Prime Property Manager

James & Partners; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid working

1 day working from home

25-27 days annual leave

Job summary

James & Partners in Sevenoaks seeks an experienced Property Manager to oversee a portfolio of around 70 premium residential properties and ensure exceptional service for landlords and tenants.

You’ll manage maintenance, compliance, inspections, and contractor relationships while working in a hybrid pattern with occasional travel to Tunbridge Wells.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in residential property management.
• Experience managing premium/high-value properties (£2,000 PCM+).
• Solid understanding of property maintenance and contractor management.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach to issues.
• Good knowledge of current lettings legislation and compliance.
• A full UK driving licence is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of a portfolio of approximately 70 premium residential properties.
• Act as main contact for landlords and tenants, delivering a first-class customer experience.
• Coordinate maintenance works from instruction through to completion.
• Source and liaise with contractors to ensure high-quality workmanship.
• Carry out regular property inspections and report findings.
• Organise compliance requirements, including safety certificates.
• Coordinate inventories, check-ins, check-outs and end-of-tenancy processes.
• Manage deposit negotiations where appropriate.
• Process invoices and maintain accurate property records.
• Ensure all properties comply with current legislation and regulations.

Skills

Residential property management

Higher-value property management

Maintenance management

Organisation & time management

Communication & relationship-building

Proactive problem-solving

Lettings legislation knowledge

UK driving licence

Job description

Location: Sevenoaks (with occasional travel to Tunbridge Wells)

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-6:00pm

Holiday: 25-27 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Working Pattern: Office-based during probation, then 1 day per week working from home

About the Company

Our client is a highly regarded and well-established independent property business with an outstanding reputation for managing premium residential homes across Kent. Specialising in high-value properties, they pride themselves on delivering an exceptional level of service to both landlords and tenants.

Due to continued growth, they're looking to appoint an experienced Property Manager to oversee a portfolio of approximately 70 prime residential properties, predominantly across Sevenoaks with occasional cover for Tunbridge Wells.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Property Manager, Senior Property Manager or Property Management Team Leader looking to join a professional business where customer service and attention to detail are genuinely valued.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day management of a portfolio of high-end residential properties, acting as the main point of contact for both landlords and tenants while ensuring every property is maintained to an exceptional standard. The role involves coordinating maintenance, managing contractor relationships, carrying out property inspections and ensuring all compliance obligations are met.

Managing around 70 properties, you’ll enjoy a varied workload where no two days are the same, requiring excellent organisation, strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 70 residential properties.
• Act as the primary contact for landlords and tenants, delivering a first-class customer experience.
• Arrange and oversee maintenance works from instruction through to completion.
• Source and liaise with contractors, ensuring works are completed to a high standard.
• Carry out regular property inspections and report findings where necessary.
• Organise compliance requirements, including safety certificates and remedial works.
• Coordinate inventories, check-ins, check-outs and end-of-tenancy processes.
• Manage deposit negotiations where appropriate.
• Process invoices and maintain accurate property records.
• Ensure all managed properties remain compliant with current legislation and industry regulations.

About You

You’ll already have a solid background in residential property management and be confident managing a portfolio independently. You’ll be comfortable dealing with premium properties and delivering an exceptional level of customer service to both landlords and tenants.

You’ll have:

• Previous experience within Residential Property Management.
• Experience managing higher-value residential properties (ideally £2,000 PCM+).
• Strong understanding of property maintenance and contractor management.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to resolving issues efficiently.
• Good knowledge of current lettings legislation and compliance.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be highly advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Basic salary of £35,000-£40,000.
• Discretionary bonus on top
• Monday-Friday working hours (9:00am-6:00pm).
• Hybrid working with 1 day working from home following successful completion of probation.
• 25-27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Manage a quality portfolio of around 70 prime residential properties.
• Join a respected business with an excellent reputation within the premium property market.
• Long-term career development within a supportive and professional environment.