Property Manager

GCB Recruitment; Margaretting; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Holiday entitlement increase

Long-service rewards

Comprehensive training

Professional accreditations funded

Career development opportunities

Established residential lettings firm

Job summary

GCB Recruitment is seeking an experienced Property Manager for a hybrid role in the Chelmsford area. You will manage maintenance queries from tenants, liaise with landlords, and coordinate contractor works while delivering high levels of service.

The role offers genuine flexibility, comprehensive training, and long-term career development within a established residential lettings business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in residential lettings or property management.
• Strong customer service mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Confident, professional and customer-focused demeanor.
• Highly organised with ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance queries from tenants by telephone and email.
• Liaise with landlords with regular updates on maintenance works.
• Instruct approved contractors and arrange access for quotes, inspections and repairs.
• Coordinate property compliance and safety checks.
• Monitor gas safety certificates, electrical inspections and EPCs.

Skills

Residential lettings / property mgmt

Customer service

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisation

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Property Manager £26,000 - £28,000 Hybrid Working Chelmsford

Experienced in residential lettings or property management and looking for a role offering genuine flexibility and long-term career development?

We're recruiting for an experienced Property Manager to join an established and highly regarded residential lettings business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a property professional with a strong customer service and problem-solving approach, looking to join a successful business offering comprehensive training, professional development and predominantly home-based working following successful completion of probation.

The Role

As a Property Manager, you will:

• Manage maintenance queries from private tenants by telephone and email
• Liaise with landlords, providing regular updates on maintenance works and resolutions
• Instruct approved contractors and arrange access for quotations, inspections and repairs
• Coordinate property compliance and safety checks
• Monitor and follow up compliance documentation, including gas safety certificates, electrical inspections and EPCs
• Ensure smoke and carbon monoxide alarm requirements are met
• Maintain accurate records of enquiries, communications, compliance checks and actions taken
• Proactively progress maintenance issues and ensure works are dealt with efficiently
• Prioritise urgent maintenance and compliance matters within a busy workload
• Maintain strong communication with local branches and internal teams
• Deliver a professional and high level of service to landlords and tenants

Property Manager requirements:

• Proven experience within residential lettings or property management is essential
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, can-do approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident, professional and customer-focused manner
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills
• IT proficient, including experience using Microsoft Office
• Ability to build effective relationships with landlords, tenants, contractors and colleagues
• A team-focused approach with the ability to work independently

What's on Offer?

• £26,000 - £28,000 salary (depending on experience)
• Your birthday day off
• Increasing holiday entitlement linked to length of service
• Long-service rewards
• Comprehensive initial and ongoing training
• Professional accreditations and qualifications fully funded
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Opportunity to join an established and successful residential lettings business

Working Arrangement

• Full-time position
• Predominantly home-based working following successful completion of probation
• Four days per month working from Head Office or a local branch