Property Manager - 9 months Fixed Term Contract

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent housing organization in Manchester is seeking a Property Manager on a 9-month Fixed Term Contract. The ideal candidate will coordinate property management services and ensure effective communication with customers. Salary up to £39,000, with various benefits included, such as pension contributions and annual leave increasing up to 30 days.

Benefits

Pension DC Scheme

Healthcare benefits

High street discounts

Annual Leave up to 30 days

Lottery draw

Savings Club

Transport assistance

Qualifications

• Experience of property management role needed.
• Understanding of landlord and tenant legislation.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy in dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality property management service.
• Manage budgets and service charge accounts.
• Attend residents meetings and AGMs as required.

Skills

Qualified to IRPM or equivalent Housing Qualification

Customer focused service

Block and estate management

Budget setting and monitoring

IT Literacy

Excellent problem solving

UK driving license

Education

IRPM or equivalent Housing Qualification

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Property Manager - 9 months Fixed Term Contract, manchester

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Client:

Great Places Housing Association

Location:

manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.08.2025

Expiry Date:

22.09.2025

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Job Description:

Property Manager - 9 months Fixed Term Contract

Head Office Didsbury

Salary up to £39,000

The Property Manager will coordinate the delivery of an effective, professional block, estate and leasehold management service to a portfolio of unique developments. They will provide expertise and specialist advice on all aspects of property management ensuring a consistent and co-ordinated approach across all customer groups.

What youll be doing

• Provide a high quality, responsive and value-for-money property management service to our customers.
• Deal courteously and efficiently with enquiries concerning all types of management issues at properties managed by Plumlife (part of Great Places Housing Group specialising in home ownership and property management services)
• Carry out scheme inspections on a regular basis to ensure high standards are maintained
• Ensure that a customer focused service is provided; communicating with customers effectively, providing regular updates and relaying key information to sustain a visible management service.
• Prepare and monitor budgets and service charge accounts
• Carry out Section 20 consultations as required
• Take a leading role in planning major works, preventative maintenance and cyclical works in accordance with any operating manuals, specifications and particulars of the lease
• Recognition of situations where specialist technical support is required, coordinating third parties and overseeing programmes of work
• Attend residents meetings and AGMs as required
• Ensure responsive and planned repairs carried out to properties are of a high standard, delivered well, in line with budgets and in accordance with legislative requirements.
• Liaise with clients and other key stakeholders

What youll need:

• Qualified to IRPM or equivalent Housing Qualification or working towards
• Experience of block, estate or property management role
• Experience of delivering a customer focussed service
• Experience of Leasehold Management including Health & Safety compliance requirements
• Experience of setting and monitoring budgets
• IT Literate
• Ability to use own initiative and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Knowledge of relevant Leasehold, landlord and tenant legislation including S20 consultation process and consultation with customers generally
• Full clean UK driving licence and use of own transport
• Great Places Housing Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all our colleagues to share this commitment;this role is subject to a basic DBS check

What we need from you:

• Ability to demonstrate empathy in dealing with and resolving disputes
• Ability to communicate with people at all levels:

What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment:

• PensionDC Scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleague and Great Places)
• WPAHealthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available- option to increase & add on family members
• The Market Placehigh street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more
• Annual LeaveStart at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days + Bank Holidays
• Lottery Monthly draw with 1st @ £250, 2nd @ £75 and 3rd @ £50
• Savings Club You can put aside money each month for 11 months to help you save for that special something (pays out in Novembers salary)
• Sharing Greatness Our colleague incentive scheme where colleagues can earn £300 by helping the business achieve business targets.
• Help with transport We offer season ticket loans, an affordable way to purchase season tickets for public transport at discounted rates .

At Great Places we believe the wellbeing of our colleagues is vital to enable them to deliver to great services, all your benefits can be used inside and outside of work.