Property Manager

John Shepherd Sales & Lettings; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Property Manager to join their dynamic team in Edinburgh. This exciting role involves managing a diverse portfolio of properties, conducting viewings, and negotiating tenancy agreements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in property management, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to effectively communicate and resolve conflicts. The company fosters a supportive environment with a commitment to employee wellbeing and professional development. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, and take the next step in your career with this rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual leave purchase scheme

Smart Tech Scheme

Cycle2Work Scheme

Enhanced Family Friendly Leave

Competitive base pay

Performance bonuses

Pension plan

Professional development funding

Company socials

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in property management or knowledge of the private rented sector.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of properties and conduct viewings.
• Negotiate tenancy agreements and liaise with landlords.
• Ensure properties are ready for new tenancies.

Skills

Property Management Experience

Customer Service

Negotiation Skills

Conflict Resolution

IT Proficiency

Education

Relevant Qualifications in Property Management

Job description

Welcome to DJ Alexander, where we know Scotland inside out. As part of Lomond, the UK's leading network of lettings and estate agencies, we're proud to cover Edinburgh, Glasgow, St. Andrews and Aberdeen with over 200 staff ready to assist our customers. With our team's extensive industry expertise and local knowledge, we're here to help people find, sell, and let their property.

Now, we're happy to offer you an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team as a Property Manager. This is a permanent position located in Edinburgh.

What the job involves for a Property Manager:

• Manage a portfolio of properties with your team
• Carrying out viewings of available properties
• Negotiating tenancy agreements
• Liaising with landlords after viewings to agree tenancies
• Managing landlords’ expectations regarding possible works required
• Managing incoming tenants’ expectations to avoid disappointment at move in
• Ensure properties are ready for new tenancies
• Routine inspections and reporting landlord updates/upgrades
• Updating system/saving reports/inventories/photos

We're looking for individuals with qualities such as:

• Ideally 1 year of Property Management Experience or knowledge of maintenance and the private rented sector
• Friendly and professional manner when dealing with clients
• Able to provide excellent customer service
• Can demonstrate good negotiation/communication skills and be very competent in resolving conflict and potential disputes – both written and verbal
• IT proficient
• You must have the current legal right to work in the UK

At DJ Alexander, we believe in taking care of our people. That's why we offer some amazing perks and benefits through our engagement platform, LOMONDlife.

Here's what you can look forward to:

• Our smart spending app gives you discounts at over 900 retailers and our wellbeing centre is packed with resources to help you get active, eat healthier, improve your financial wellbeing, and master your mental health.
• Our Employee Assistance Programme offers free counselling support sessions.
• Our annual leave purchase scheme, where you can buy up to an extra 5 days of holiday.
• Get the latest gadgets and appliances with our Smart Tech Scheme.
• We're committed to reducing our carbon footprint with our Cycle2Work Scheme.
• We offer enhanced Family Friendly Leave for maternity, paternity, adoption, and IVF.
• You'll enjoy competitive base pay that aligns with market value, plus incentivised commission and performance bonuses for most roles.
• Celebrate your loyalty with special days and celebrations for length of service.
• Planning for retirement? We've got you covered with that important pension pot.
• We'll support your professional development by funding your professional qualifications, so you can reach your full potential and build your career.
• And of course, we like to have a little fun too! Our company socials bring our people together. So, work hard, and then socialise even harder!

We're excited to offer these amazing benefits to our hardworking teams. It's our way of showing appreciation for your dedication. At DJ Alexander, we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all nationalities, backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives.

Join us and experience a workplace that truly values you. Apply today!

All offers are conditional on verification of the right to work in the UK, and a successful background screening check. This check will include verification, qualification verification (if relevant) and a basic criminal check. Further details of this policy and procedure will be sent to you if successful along with any conditional offer.