Property and lettings Manager

Alexis Properties LTD; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company phone

Laptop provided

Training in company systems

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Alexis Properties Ltd is seeking an experienced Property & Lettings Manager to oversee daily property operations and support the company’s continued growth. The role requires managing enquiries, viewings, and tenancy applications, coordinating maintenance, and ensuring compliance.

A full driving licence is essential; remote administrative work initially blends with regular property visits around Portsmouth, with an eventual office-based setup as the company expands.

Qualifications

• Experience in lettings or property management is essential.
• Two years or more of relevant lettings experience preferred.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail required.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills needed.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage enquiries, viewings, and tenancy applications.
• Coordinate maintenance, cleaning, inspections, and preparation.
• Monitor compliance, documentation, and renewal deadlines.
• Handle tenant and guest communications and issues.
• Organise move-ins, checkouts, inventories, and deposits.
• Follow up prospects and report vacancies with improvements.
• Maintain records and complete outstanding actions.

Skills

Two years lettings experience

Strong organisation

Attention to detail

Good written and verbal communication

Independent worker

Commercial awareness

English lettings compliance knowledge

Problem solving

Resilience under pressure

Job description

Alexis Properties Ltd is seeking an experienced Property & Lettings Manager to oversee daily property operations and support the company’s continued growth.

The company’s service ethos centres on responsiveness, anticipating client needs and taking accountability for results. The successful candidate will deliver a professional, proactive service to landlords, tenants and guests.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage enquiries, conduct viewings and progress tenancy applications.
• Coordinate maintenance, cleaning, inspections and property preparation.
• Monitor compliance requirements, documentation and renewal deadlines.
• Handle tenant and guest communication and resolve operational issues.
• Organise move-ins, checkouts, inventories and deposit administration.
• Monitor vacancies, follow up prospective tenants and recommend improvements.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure outstanding actions are completed.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Previous experience in lettings or property management is essential. Ideally, candidates will have at least two years’ relevant experience; applications demonstrating substantial responsibility over a shorter period will also be considered.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Sound judgement and practical problem-solving skills.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication.
• Initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of the importance of occupancy and timely follow-up.
• Resilience and effective prioritisation under pressure.
• Working knowledge of English residential lettings and compliance.

A full driving licence and access to a personal vehicle for business travel are essential.

The role requires ownership of tasks through to completion, including confirming contractor attendance, anticipating potential delays and identifying suitable alternatives for prospective tenants.

PACKAGE AND WORKING ARRANGEMENTS

• Business mileage reimbursed.
• Company phone and laptop provided.
• Training in company systems, procedures and lettings practices.
• Opportunity to contribute to business growth and assume greater responsibility as the company develops.

40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, including one evening until 7pm when required for appointments, within the weekly total.

Initially, remote administrative work will be combined with regular property visits across Portsmouth and surrounding areas. Administrative work will become office-based once the company’s office opens.

Target start: mid-November 2026.