Property Management Assistant

STARK Building Materials UK; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Property Management Assistant, where your passion for great service will shine. You will play a vital role in supporting the management of a diverse property portfolio, ensuring smooth operations through essential administrative tasks. Collaborate with various stakeholders, develop your knowledge in property management, and contribute to a busy department. With a commitment to professional development and a flexible work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow your career in property management while enjoying a range of generous benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus

Holiday Buying

Gym Discounts

Car Salary Sacrifice

Cycle2Work

Benenden Healthcare

Health and Wellbeing Services

Generous Employee Discounts

Discounts with Retailers

Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional office environment is essential.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing a diverse property portfolio with essential administrative support.
• Handle payment-related queries and monitor budgets for various property expenses.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Budget Monitoring

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

GCSEs in Math and English

Tools

Computer Programs for Record-Keeping

Job description

Stark, a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe, is looking for a Property Management Assistant who is as passionate about great service as we are!

You will be part of a team responsible for managing Stark UK’s property portfolio. In this role, you will support the delivery of comprehensive property and asset management services by providing essential administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of a busy department managing a large and diverse portfolio of properties.

If you enjoy working in property management and collaborating on multiple projects, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Property Management Assistant, you will communicate with various stakeholders both internally and externally. Whether answering queries or raising invoices, you will develop a strong knowledge of property and facilities management.

Deliverables and Performance

• Set up suppliers and raise purchase orders to facilitate supplier appointments.
• Ensure timely payments and handle payment-related queries.
• Monitor and reconcile budgets for rent, rates, service charges, and insurance.
• Audit payments to ensure accuracy in the ledger.
• Process incoming and outgoing correspondence efficiently.
• Prepare accurate documentation and reports for Property Managers.
• Research property-related queries on behalf of Property Managers.
• Coordinate security consultants and maintain security at vacant properties.
• Arrange meetings, site visits, and inspections.
• Maintain high standards of property records to enable accurate reporting.
• Manage electronic and paper filing systems.
• Assist in the smooth operation of the office, including managing supplies, equipment, and visitor reception.

What You’ll Need To Have

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Math and English.
• Experience working in a professional office environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Flexible attitude and ownership of responsibilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Competence in using various computer programs for record-keeping and report generation.
• Experience in monitoring and reconciling budgets.
• Experience with electronic and paper filing systems.
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Desirable

• Experience in a corporate or private practice environment focusing on commercial property and asset management.
• Knowledge of property management, landlord and tenant practices, laws, rules, and regulations.

What’s In It For You

• Discretionary bonus.
• A variety of voluntary benefits including holiday buying, gym discounts, car salary sacrifice, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare, and more.
• Access to health and wellbeing services, including online GP appointments and mental health support.
• Generous employee discounts.
• Discounts with high street and online retailers.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Life assurance.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.