Property Manager

New Appointments Group; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

New Appointments Group is seeking an experienced Property Manager to oversee a portfolio of commercial properties and business centres across East Kent. Based in Whitstable, you will manage day-to-day operations, build relationships with tenants and contractors, and drive property standards.

This full-time, office-based role requires strong organisational skills, ownership mentality, and the ability to travel between sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial property management or facilities management.
• Experience dealing with tenants, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Professional, organised and approachable with excellent communication.
• Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• Proactive and able to own issues through to completion.
• Ability to work independently while working closely with senior management.
• Clean UK driving licence and access to a car is essential.
• Prepared to travel between different sites across East Kent.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of a commercial property portfolio and business centres.
• Act as the main point of contact for tenants, handling queries and requests professionally and efficiently.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with tenants, contractors, suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Carry out regular property and site inspections, identifying issues and following up as required.
• Coordinate repairs, maintenance and property-related works, ensuring contractors complete work to the required standard.
• Maintain accurate property records, documentation and reports.
• Ensure relevant procedures, legislation and regulatory requirements are followed.
• Work closely with senior management, providing updates on property matters as required.
• Travel between different sites across East Kent as necessary.
• Take ownership of property-related issues through to resolution and ensure a high standard of service is maintained.

Skills

Property management

Tenant relations

Communication

Organisation

Proactivity

Independent work

Driving licence

Site travel

Job description

Property Manager

Location: Whitstable, East Kent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm (30-minute lunch)

Full-time | Office based

We are recruiting for an experienced Property Manager to manage a portfolio of commercial properties and business centres across East Kent. This is a key role for a professional, organised and confident individual who enjoys building strong relationships with tenants, contractors and stakeholders, taking ownership and ensuring properties are managed efficiently and maintained to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of a commercial property portfolio and business centres.
• Act as the main point of contact for tenants, handling queries and requests professionally and efficiently.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with tenants, contractors, suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Carry out regular property and site inspections, identifying issues and following up as required.
• Coordinate repairs, maintenance and property-related works, ensuring contractors complete work to the required standard.
• Maintain accurate property records, documentation and reports.
• Ensure relevant procedures, legislation and regulatory requirements are followed.
• Work closely with senior management, providing updates on property matters as required.
• Travel between different sites across East Kent as necessary.
• Take ownership of property-related issues through to resolution and ensure a high standard of service is maintained.

Person Specification

• Previous experience in commercial property management, facilities management or a related environment.
• Experience dealing directly with tenants, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Professional, organised and approachable, with excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with good attention to detail.
• Proactive, practical and able to take ownership of issues through to completion.
• Ability to work independently while working closely with senior management and colleagues.
• High level of integrity, discretion and professionalism.
• Clean, full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential.
• Prepared to travel between different sites across East Kent.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.