Property Manager

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £34,000

Car allowance £4,500

Job summary

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd in Cambridge is seeking a Property Manager to oversee a portfolio of 55 residential properties. You will work closely with the Head of Lettings to ensure smooth operations and build strong landlord and tenant relationships.

Joining a newly established Cambridge office, you will benefit from close support and visibility within the business, making this a rewarding step for someone eager to develop their career.

Qualifications

• Two years' property management or lettings experience preferred.
• Knowledge of lettings legislation.
• Organised with attention to detail.
• Calm and practical under pressure.
• Friendly, clear communicator.
• Discreet with confidential information.
• Team player.
• Able to use IT; Aspasia knowledge a bonus.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage your portfolio of 55 residential properties day to day.
• Be the first point of contact for landlords and tenants.
• Oversee referencing, KYC checks, tenancy agreements and renewals.
• Prepare tenancy documentation including deeds of assignment and surrender.
• Draw up and serve legal notices and check notice validity.
• Maintain property safety: gas/electrical certifications, alarms.
• Conduct mid-tenancy inspections using Inventory Base.
• Monitor arrears and approve invoices within 48 hours.
• Arrange check-outs, deposit deductions and resolve TDS disputes.
• Assist landlords with insurance claims as needed.

Skills

Property management

Organised/work under pressure

Communication

Team player

IT savviness

Aspasia knowledge

Tools

Inventory Base

Aspasia

Job description

Property Manager | Cambridge | £34,000 basic + £4,500 car allowance

Monday to Friday 9am-5:30pm

One in Four Saturday: 9am - 1pm

Highlights

• Your own portfolio of 55 residential properties
• Join the newly established Cambridge office of one of the UK's leading property firms
• Work directly alongside the Head of Lettings
• Close support, genuine visibility and real room to grow
• Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm, plus one Saturday in four, 9am to 1pm

About the Opportunity

Working with one of the UK's leading property firms to find a Property Manager for their newly established Cambridge lettings office.

You will take ownership of a portfolio of 55 properties, working closely with the Head of Lettings. It is a hands-on role where you will keep the portfolio running smoothly and build lasting relationships with landlords and tenants. Joining a new office means you will benefit from close support and genuine visibility within the business, making this a rewarding opportunity for someone keen to develop their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage your portfolio of 55 residential properties day to day
• Be the first point of contact for landlords and tenants throughout each tenancy
• Oversee referencing, KYC checks, tenancy agreements and renewals
• Prepare tenancy documentation, including deeds of assignment and surrender
• Draw up and serve legal notices, and check that notices received are valid
• Keep every property safe and compliant, from gas safety and electrical certification to smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
• Carry out mid-tenancy inspections using Inventory Base and keep landlords updated
• Stay on top of arrears and authorise invoices within 48 hours
• Arrange check-outs, agree deposit deductions and resolve any TDS disputes
• Support landlords with insurance claims where needed

Requirements

• Ideally two years' property management or lettings experience, though those ready to step up are welcome
• Good knowledge of lettings legislation
• Organised, with a keen eye for detail
• Calm and practical under pressure
• Friendly, clear communicator
• Discreet with confidential information
• A team player
• Confident with IT; Aspasia knowledge a bonus
• Full UK driving licence

Rewards & Benefits

• up to £34,000 basic salary
• £4,500 car allowance

deverellsmith is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.