Rural Property Manager

Carter Jonas LLP; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm is seeking a dedicated Property Manager for their Rural team in Bristol. You will manage a portfolio of residential and commercial properties, ensuring compliance with letting legislation and providing exceptional customer service. The role requires strong organisational skills, knowledge of the property industry, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A valid driver's license and own transportation are essential. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid parking

Agile working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in property management or a similar field.
• Ability to manage properties efficiently and handle tenancy issues.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of a portfolio of residential and commercial properties.
• Ensure compliance with property letting legislation.
• Organise regular site inspections and maintenance work.
• Liaise with tenants and contractors effectively.
• Ensure high levels of customer service for clients and contractors.

Skills

Knowledge of property industry

Excellent customer service skills

Strong organisational skills

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Good interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Job description

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, mostly 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. This will include reviewing and uploading of 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, 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 and will have good organisational skills. The chosen Property Manager will have the ability to take the initiative in a confident and personable manner and be a strong team player with good interpersonal skills. Numerate with excellent written and verbal communication along with attention to detail. You will be required to travel to various properties independently and therefore it is essential that you own a car and possess a full driving licence.