Property Manager

Windmill9 Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary £28k–£30k

Mon-Fri 8:45am–5:30pm

Professional development

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Windmill9 Ltd in Derby is seeking an experienced Property Manager to take responsibility for a dedicated residential lettings portfolio. You will be the single point of contact for landlords and tenants, supported by modern management systems and a collaborative branch team.

Key duties include building long-term landlord relationships, overseeing end-to-end maintenance, ensuring compliance with UK lettings legislation, and conducting routine visits.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential property management or lettings.
• Ability to manage expectations and resolve property issues calmly.
• Solid understanding of current UK lettings legislation and compliance.
• Full UK driving licence for local site visits.

Responsibilities

• Build long-term relationships with landlords by providing proactive property updates.
• Manage end-to-end maintenance, balancing tenant needs with landlord value.
• Ensure rigorous compliance across the portfolio to protect owners and residents.
• Oversee routine property visits and ensure follow-up actions are completed promptly.
• Handle tenancy renewals and checkout processes to minimise void periods.

Skills

Property management

Education

UK lettings legislation knowledge

Job description

If you are currently managing a residential portfolio where endless firefighting leaves you with no time to build genuine landlord relationships, this independent Derby business offers a refreshing alternative.

Why this company is different

Established as a highly respected, independent fixture in the local property market, this business has built its reputation on service quality rather than sheer volume. Unlike high-volume corporate chains where property managers are often treated like call center operators, here you are trusted as a true portfolio owner. With an established team, exceptionally high landlord retention, and realistic portfolio sizes, you get the actual time and support needed to manage properties properly.

The role

As Property Manager, you will take direct responsibility for a dedicated residential lettings portfolio across Derby. You will act as the single point of contact for your landlords and tenants, supported by modern management systems and a collaborative branch team.

Key responsibilities

• -Building long-term relationships with landlords by delivering clear, proactive property updates
• -Managing end-to-end maintenance, balancing swift resolutions for tenants with fair value for landlords
• -Maintaining rigorous compliance across your portfolio to protect both property owners and residents
• -Overseeing routine property visits and ensuring follow-up actions are completed promptly
• -Handling tenancy renewals and checkout processes smoothly to minimise void periods

What will help you succeed

• -Proven hands-on experience in residential property management or lettings
• -A natural ability to manage expectations and resolve property issues calmly and constructively
• -Solid understanding of current UK lettings legislation and compliance standards
• -A full UK driving licence to conduct local site visits

What is on offer

• -Base salary of £28,000 – £30,000 dependent on experience
• -Standard Monday to Friday working hours (8:45am – 5:30pm)
• -A manageable portfolio size designed around quality of service rather than continuous burnout
• -Supportive leadership team that actively invests in your ongoing professional development
• -A stable, well-established business environment with outstanding staff retention