Property Manager (Maternity Cover) – Hybrid

The Acorn Group; Whitmore; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Structured training and development

Flexible shifts

PropertyMark qualification opportunity

Pool car for company business

Commission opportunity

Generous holiday allowance (up to +5)

Parental leave & fertility policy

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

The Acorn Group is seeking a Property Manager to oversee a large residential lettings portfolio across Southeast London and Kent. The role combines management duties with hands-on tenancy administration in a fast-paced environment.

Hybrid position with two days per week from home, offering salary £28,000–£32,000 depending on experience. 12-month maternity cover, with potential for progression within London's leading estate agency network.

Qualifications

• A team player with leadership potential.
• Experience managing a property portfolio is preferred.
• Ambitious for career progression.
• Highly organised and with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communicator with customer-facing experience.
• Knowledge of residential lettings legislation (UK).
• Holder of a UK Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of private residential tenancies across Southeast London and Kent.
• Liaising with landlords, tenants, tradespeople and advisors.
• Liaising with lettings negotiators across the branch network.
• Arranging and monitoring works and repairs.
• Preparing tenancy agreements and notices.
• Carrying out property inspections and reporting to landlords.
• Pursuing rent payments and negotiating tenancy renewals.
• Handling tenancy deposits, notices (S21/S8) and arrears.

Skills

Leadership potential

Property portfolio management

Career progression

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication

Residential lettings legislation

UK Driver’s Licence

Job description

The Acorn Group is seeking a Property Manager to oversee a large residential lettings portfolio across Southeast London and Kent. The role combines management duties with hands-on tenancy administration in a fast-paced environment.

Hybrid position with two days per week from home, offering salary £28,000–£32,000 depending on experience. 12-month maternity cover, with potential for progression within London's leading estate agency network.