Property Manager - Rural Estates

Carter Jonas; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm is looking for a dedicated Property Manager to oversee a portfolio of residential and commercial properties in Bristol and Somerset. The successful candidate will manage property operations, ensure compliance with legislation, and provide exceptional customer service to clients and tenants. Proficiency in the property industry and excellent organisational and interpersonal skills are essential. A full driving license and access to a car are necessary for travel between properties.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid parking when attending the office

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of the property industry from a previous role in property management or a similar field.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the property portfolio and handle issues during tenancies.
• Ensure compliance with property letting legislation.
• Organise site inspections and maintenance work.
• Liaise with tenants and contractors.
• Maintain accurate records for all Estate staff.
• Handle property-related invoices efficiently.
• Provide high levels of customer service.

Skills

Knowledge of property industry

Customer service skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Numeracy

Job description

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We are seeking a dedicated Property Manager to join our Rural team based in Bristol. As the post holder, you will oversee the management of a portfolio of let residential and commercial properties spread across rural estates in Somerset, mainly south of Bath. You will be based at our Bristol office, although there is scope for a degree of agile working, depending on the circumstances. We anticipate this will be a full‑time role, however we are open to considering reduced hours provided the successful candidate can work Monday to Friday to ensure daily cover.

We offer a competitive salary with a benefits package including paid parking when attending the office.

Main tasks:

• Day to day duties include but are not limited to: the appropriate management of the property portfolio, including the efficient and correct handling of problems arising during a tenancy, managing any repairs in liaison with the land agency team, conducting viewings as required and overseeing check‑ins and check‑outs as necessary.
• Ensuring compliance with all residential and commercial property letting legislation, including reviewing and uploading documents to our systems to ensure accurate keeping.
• Organising regular site inspections, repair and maintenance work where required.
• Liaising with tenants and contractors, arranging access and checking that work is properly completed.
• Ensuring accurate record keeping for all Estate staff and making sure all employment and training records are kept up to date, and organising staff training as required.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for all incoming property‑related invoices and liaising with our client accounts team to ensure invoices are coded correctly and paid.
• Providing a high level of efficiency and customer service to all clients, tenants and contractors.

What will it take to be successful?

To be successful in this role, it will be advantageous to have proven knowledge of the property industry gained from either a previous role in property management or a similar field. You will have a professional manner and excellent customer‑service skills and the ability to liaise directly with contractors and tenants where necessary. Additionally, you will be a strong administrator, with good organisational skills, the ability to take the initiative in a confident and personable manner, and be a strong team player with good interpersonal skills. You will be numerate with excellent written and verbal communication, and an eye for detail. Travel to various properties independently is required, so owning a car and possessing a full driving licence is essential.