Property Manager

Red Door Recruitment; Hertford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management company is seeking a Property Manager to oversee residential properties in Hertford. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, maintaining relationships with tenants and landlords, handling maintenance issues, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has experience in property management and excellent organisational skills. A driving license and vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing residential properties required.
• Strong understanding of property management procedures necessary.
• Must have excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of residential properties.
• Maintain positive landlord and tenant relationships.
• Manage maintenance and contractor relationships.
• Handle financial aspects including rent collection.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations.

Skills

Property Management experience

Customer service

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

As a Property Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing a shared portfolio of residential properties, ensuring the smooth operation of properties, maintaining tenant satisfaction, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The Property Manager will be involved in all aspects of property management, including maintenance, budgeting, and tenant/landlord relations.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: up to £33k depending on experience
• Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm, 1 in 3 Saturdays with time off in lieu

Key responsibilities

• Property Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple residential properties, ensuring they are well-maintained and operating efficiently.
• Landlord & Tenant Relations: Maintain positive relationships with tenants & landlords and address any concerns or issues promptly.
• Contractor Management: Select, manage, and maintain relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure the efficient operation of the properties.
• Maintenance Co-ordination: Respond to maintenance issues as they arise, promptly and efficiently, instructing appropriate contractors in accordance with landlords' or Directors' wishes. Manage and schedule regular maintenance and repairs for properties. Ensure that all work is completed on time whilst maintaining high standards of quality. Carry out property visits as required and oversee mid-term inspections, queries and follow up.
• Financial Management: Oversee rent collection, ensure timely payments, and address late payments. Prepare and manage property reports. Ensure properties have ongoing rent guarantees and oversee claims.
• Compliance: Ensure that properties comply with all statutory regulations.
• Renewals & Terminations: Manage renewals and terminations, including arranging final property inspections and move-out processes. deposit dilapidations and disputes.

What the employer is looking for

• Experience in Property Management
• Good understanding of Lettings and Property Management procedures
• Experience of dealing with maintenance issues, safety certificates, notices (Section 8's & Section 21's)
• Able to demonstrate a professional approach to customer service
• Able to build rapport, develop and maintain relationships
• Excellent telephone manner
• Superb organisational skills and able to prioritise workload
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Driving license and own vehicle

Red Door Recruitment is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Full details available on our website.

Please note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted