Rural Property Manager

Carter Jonas LLP; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and ambitious rural team in Oxford, where you will manage residential property portfolios and ensure top-notch client service. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside qualified chartered surveyors, handling a diverse range of rural surveying tasks. You will thrive in a supportive environment that values flexibility and encourages personal development. With a competitive salary and a fantastic benefits package, this position is perfect for experienced property professionals looking to make an impact in a fast-paced setting. If you are passionate about property management and client relations, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Flexible Benefits Package

Health Cash Plans

Cycle to Work Scheme

Additional Leave Purchase Option

Qualifications

• Proven experience in property management with a strong client focus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and advise clients on issues.
• Prepare tenancy agreements and manage tenant deposits.
• Organize repairs and maintain compliance records.

Skills

Property Management

Client Relationship Management

Compliance Knowledge

Project Management

Customer Service

Education

Relevant Property Management Qualification

Chartered Surveyor Qualification

Tools

Property Management Software

Job description

Following new opportunities to grow our rurally located residential property management portfolios, we are looking for experienced property professionals to join our friendly and ambitious rural team based in Oxford, working alongside a team of qualified chartered surveyors. Our offices handle the full range of rural surveying, including estate management, property agency, valuations, rural grant applications, compensation, landlord and tenant matters and delivering national framework contracts, throughout the South, East and North.

We offer a highly competitive salary package which includes a fantastic benefits package including a variety of flexible benefits allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans and cycle to work scheme. In addition, we welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements and this can be discussed at the application stage.

Main tasks

1. Conduct site inspections as scheduled and advising clients of any changes or issues arising. Promptly notifying tenants of any areas where action is required.
2. Preparing residential tenancy agreements and associated records for ingoing tenants, including reference check, managing Tenant Deposits and producing inventories.
3. Organising repair and maintenance work, including liaising with tenants and contractors, arranging access and checking that works are completed.
4. Providing accurate, timely client reports.
5. Ensure proper compliance management to include reviewing and uploading documents and ensuring an accurate record of routine repairs and maintenance.
6. Maintain a working knowledge of compliance information such as Landlord and Tenant/Tenancy Law and Money Laundering.
7. Providing a high level of efficiency and customer service to all clients, tenants and contractors.
8. Consistently maintain a high standard of record keeping and communications to ensure accuracy in file management, communications and compliance.

What will it take to be successful?

You will be an experienced property manager with a successful track record in delivering excellent property management services and experience in developing relationships with existing and potential clients. We are looking for enthusiasm, integrity and a can-do attitude; someone who has the ability to manage multiple projects and deal with a variety of work. You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, where you will need to be flexible in your approach and contribute to a supportive and collaborative team. You will be prepared to participate in managing and developing other team members, while actively seeking out continuous self-development.