Property Manager

C & P Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management agency in Edinburgh is looking for an experienced Property Manager to oversee a portfolio of residential properties. You'll coordinate maintenance, support landlords and tenants through their lifecycle, and ensure compliance with legal requirements. This full-time role offers a salary of £30,000–£33,000, a supportive work environment, and full ARLA Level 6 training.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Annual Leave: 28 days + 3 wellbeing days

Profit Share Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in property management is essential.
• Ability to manage deadlines effectively.
• Full UK driving licence is essential, ideally with max 3 points.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of residential properties on behalf of landlords.
• Coordinate maintenance, inspections, repairs, and compliance tasks.
• Liaise with landlords, contractors, and internal teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving mindset

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

ARLA Level 6 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Property Manager looking for your next challenge? We’re on the lookout for a highly organised, proactive, and personable individual to join our client’s growing property management team. You’ll play a key role in managing a portfolio of residential properties, supporting landlords and tenants from start to finish, while ensuring full legal and compliance requirements are met.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a portfolio of residential properties on behalf of landlords.
• Coordinating maintenance, inspections, repairs, safety certificates, and compliance tasks (e.g. HMO renewals).
• Onboarding new landlords and properties, including property appraisals and legal documentation.
• Supporting tenants throughout their tenancy lifecycle—from application to check-out.
• Liaising with landlords, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Conducting property viewings and regular inspections as required.
• Reviewing applications and reporting to landlords with recommendations.
• Keeping detailed records using our property management system (SAM database).
• Participating in an on-call rota (approx. 1 day every 10 days plus 1 weekend every 10 weeks).
• Supporting lettings and providing holiday cover for colleagues when needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in property management (essential).
• Great communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.
• Team player who can also work independently.
• Up-to-date knowledge of property legislation (or willingness to learn).
• Full UK driving licence (essential – ideally max 3 points).
• ARLA Level 6 qualification or equivalent desirable (or willingness to complete within 6–12 months).

What You’ll Get in Return

• Salary: £30,000–£33,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
• Hours: 40 hours per week (Mon–Fri) with some flexibility in start times.
• Office-based (Edinburgh City Centre) with 1 day/week work from home option (after training).
• 1 Saturday per month, with flexibility to swap or opt-out after 6 months.
• Annual Leave: 28 days holiday including bank holidays + 3 extra wellbeing days per year.
• Pension: Company match up to 5% after 3 months.
• Health Insurance: Up to 5% of salary (after 6 months).
• Profit Share Scheme: After 12 months of service.
• Full ARLA Level 6 training and professional development support.
• Career progression opportunities within the business from 6–12 months.
• Regular CPD training, 1:1s with your manager, wellbeing check-ins and more.

Why Join Us

• Supportive and friendly team environment.
• Company social events, team-building days, and milestone celebrations.
• A business that values Safety, Happiness, and Sustainability.
• Genuine opportunities for growth and development – we promote from within!

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about property, love working with people, and want to join a team that truly supports each other, we’d love to hear from you.

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