Property Manager - Affordable Rent Registered Provider - South East

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social impact real estate company in the South East is seeking a Property Manager to ensure the safety and compliance of properties. You will manage relationships across housing sectors and perform audits while contributing to social impact. The role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model, making it an exceptional opportunity to make a genuine difference in communities across the UK.

Benefits

25 holiday days plus 4 'Me Days'

£70 monthly wellness allowance

Private healthcare

Enhanced parental leave policies

Employee referral bonus: £2,000

Qualifications

• 2+ years in property management, inspection, or compliance roles.
• Understanding of residential property compliance (fire safety, utilities, water safety).
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting property inspections and compliance audits.
• Onboarding new housing providers through due diligence.
• Managing relationships with tenants and housing providers.
• Ensuring properties meet safety requirements.
• Suggesting process improvements.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Relationship building

Resilience

Risk identification

Job description

Overview

£28,000 - £33,000 | South East England | Full-time, Permanent

Are you passionate about creating safe, quality homes for communities? Do you thrive on building relationships and delivering exceptional customer service? If you're looking for a role where your work has genuine social impact, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About This Opportunity

This isn't just another property company - this organization is on a mission to tackle the UK's critical housing shortage. As a social impact real estate company, they're building partnerships, creating homes, and developing communities that matter. By the end 2025, they'll be managing 2,500 high-quality homes across their platforms, providing affordable housing solutions where they're needed most.

Your Role: More Than Property Management

As a Property Manager, you'll be at the heart of everything they do. This isn't about ticking boxes - you'll be the vital link between properties, residents, housing providers, and local authorities, ensuring everyone gets the service they deserve.

What makes this role special:

• Direct impact: Your work directly improves lives by ensuring safe, compliant homes for vulnerable residents
• Relationship building: You'll develop meaningful partnerships with stakeholders across the housing sector
• Growth opportunity: Join during an exciting expansion phase with clear progression pathways
• Variety: From property inspections to stakeholder management, no two days are the same

What You'll Be Doing

• Conducting property inspections and compliance audits to maintain the highest safety standards (driving license required)
• Onboarding new housing providers through robust due diligence processes
• Managing relationships with tenants, landlords, local authorities, and housing providers
• Ensuring all properties meet fire safety, utilities, and water safety requirements
• Streamlining operations and suggesting process improvements
• Working closely with the DWP and local authorities on rent and service charge arrangements

Who They're Looking For

You're obsessed with:

• Tenant safety - it's your number one priority
• Delivering outstanding customer service
• Building trust and long-term relationships with stakeholders
• Improving processes and operational efficiency

You excel at:

• Emotional intelligence - adapting your approach for different stakeholders
• Resilience - staying strong when managing challenging situations
• Risk identification - spotting and addressing health and safety concerns quickly

Essential experience:

• 2+ years in property management, inspection, or compliance roles
• Understanding of residential property compliance (fire safety, utilities, water safety)
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills

What’s on Offer

Competitive package:

• Salary: £36,000 - £40,000(based on experience)
• 25 holiday days plus 4 'Me Days' for personal wellbeing
• £70 monthly wellness allowance for gym, classes, or physio
• Private healthcare with Vitality
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Drive Electric salary sacrifice scheme
• Employee referral bonus: £2,000 towards your dream getaway

Work-life balance

• Hybrid working: 4 days office-based in South East England WFH / Property Visits and 1 office day in London per week
• 37.5 hours per week
• Regular team social events and trips
• Supportive, collaborative culture

Your Development Journey

0-3 months: Learn the systems, meet stakeholders, and understand portfolios through comprehensive onboarding and site visits

3-6 months: Take ownership of inspections and audits, independently onboard new properties and providers

6-12 months: Drive growth initiatives, identify cost-saving opportunities, and become the go-to expert on your portfolio

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you're ready to join a company where your skills make a real difference to communities across the UK, I want to hear from you. This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something meaningful while building a rewarding career in social housing.

Get in touch today and help build partnerships, create homes, and develop communities that matter.