Property Manager - Battersea

James & Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable property management agency in Greater London is looking for an experienced Property Manager to oversee a portfolio of residential apartments. You will be responsible for managing tenant relations, coordinating maintenance, and ensuring compliance with tenancy laws. The role requires handling deposit returns and offers a competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £45,000, along with generous holiday allowances and healthcare benefits. Excellent communication skills and property management experience are essential.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Additional leave for years of service

Workplace pension

Vitality Healthcare from day one

No long commutes between viewings

Qualifications

• Must have strong residential property management experience.
• Experience handling deposit returns and understanding relevant legislation is necessary.
• Preferred ARLA qualification or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of residential apartments.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair work.
• Point of contact for landlords and tenants.
• Handle tenancy renewals and day-to-day issues.

Skills

Strong residential property management experience

Handling deposit returns

Clear communication with tenants and landlords

Knowledge of tenancy laws and compliance

Experience using Alto or similar CRM

Education

ARLA-qualified or working towards it

Tools

Alto CRM

Job description

Property Manager - Battersea / Nine Elms
£35,000 - £45,000
Monday-Friday 9am-6pm
1 Saturday every 4-6 weeks (day off in lieu)

I'm working with a long-standing independent agency in the Battersea / Nine Elms area that's looking to bring in a solid Property Manager. The portfolio is clean, all apartments, and well managed by a small, experienced team.

This is a very hands-on role, ideal for someone confident in managing end-to-end property tasks. You must have experience handling deposit returns and be comfortable liaising directly with landlords and tenants.

The Role:

• Managing a portfolio of #removed# residential apartments
• Point of contact for landlords and tenants
• Coordinating maintenance and repair work
• Managing tenancy renewals, arrears, and day-to-day issues
• Property inspections (check-ins/check-outs handled by a third party)
• Handling deposit returns and ensuring compliance with current legislation
• Working closely with an in-house admin team (who manage referencing, tenancy agreements, and compliance)
• Using Alto CRM to manage the portfolio

What They're Looking For:

• Strong residential property management experience
• Experience handling deposit returns and understanding relevant legislation
• Solid knowledge of tenancy laws and compliance
• Clear, confident communication with tenants and landlords
• Experience using Alto or similar CRM
• ARLA-qualified or working towards it
• Driving licence preferred but not essential

Benefits:

• £35,000-£45,000 basic salary depending on experience
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• +1 additional day annual leave per year of service (up to 30 days total)
• Day off in lieu for any Saturday worked (1 in every 4-6 weeks)
• Workplace pension
• Vitality Healthcare from day one
• All properties are within walking distance - no long commutes between viewings