Senior Property Administrator

Oyster; Slough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Oyster in the UK is seeking a Senior Property Administrator to support a busy portfolio of landlords, tenants and local authority partners. You will coordinate across lettings and management teams, ensuring documentation is accurate and compliance is maintained.

You will handle DSS/HMO lettings and complex tenancy administration with a focus on organisation, clear communication, and proactive stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Residential property administration experience in lettings or management.
• Knowledge of DSS, HMO regulations, and social housing processes.
• Excellent organisation, accuracy, and time-management.
• Professional telephone manner and clear communication.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Multilingual skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing tenancy agreements and legal documentation.
• Overseeing tenant onboarding and ensuring compliance requirements are met.
• Preparing, submitting, and managing housing-related benefit claims.
• Liaising with councils, housing organisations, and support providers.
• Communicating with landlords on tenancy, compliance, and property matters.
• Maintaining accurate property and tenant records.
• Handling email and phone enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Providing full administrative support across lettings and property management.

Skills

Lettings administration

Property management

Time management

Communication

Organisational skills

Multilingual

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A well-established residential lettings and property management business is seeking an experienced, organised, and proactive Senior Property Administrator to support a busy portfolio of landlords, tenants, and local authority partners. This is a high-impact role for someone confident handling DSS/HMO lettings, benefit-related processes, and fast-paced tenancy administration.

You'll be the central point of coordination across the lettings and management teams, ensuring documentation is accurate, tenants are supported, and compliance is maintained. The role involves managing multiple cases at once, staying calm under pressure, and communicating clearly with a wide range of stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing tenancy agreements and legal documentation
• Overseeing tenant onboarding and ensuring all compliance requirements are met
• Preparing, submitting, and managing housing-related benefit claims
• Liaising with councils, housing organisations, and support providers
• Communicating with landlords on tenancy, compliance, and property matters
• Maintaining accurate property and tenant records
• Handling email and phone enquiries professionally and efficiently
• Providing full administrative support across lettings and property management

Essential Experience

• Strong background in residential property administration, lettings, or management
• Knowledge of DSS, HMO regulations, and social housing processes
• Excellent organisation, accuracy, and time-management
• Confident communicator with a professional telephone manner
• Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Multilingual skills highly desirable