Senior Property Manager

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable property management firm seeks a Senior Property Manager in North London to manage an extensive property portfolio. This position entails acting as the central point of contact, overseeing maintenance projects, and collaborating within a dedicated team. The ideal candidate possesses demonstrated experience in property management with strong organisational and communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary between £40,000 and £43,000, hybrid working potential, and a supportive environment fostering long-term career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary between £40,000 and £43,000

Supportive, family-run business

Modern refurbished office

Hybrid working potential

Hot-desking in Mayfair

Exposure to prime property portfolio

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Property Manager.
• Experience managing a portfolio autonomously.
• Confident in using property management and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as the central point of contact for the property portfolio.
• Manage and resolve maintenance queries efficiently.
• Oversee repairs and maintenance projects.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Team collaboration

Property management software

Job description

Job Title: Senior Property Manager

Location: North London
Salary: £40k - £43k
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00-17:00 ideally

About the Role

My client is an independent, family-owned Private Office with a mixed portfolio of residential and commercial properties across Prime Central London and North London. The portfolio includes private holdings, block management, freeholds and a selection of external landlord instructions, with properties in locations such as Mayfair, Hampstead, Marylebone and Crouch End. The variety of the portfolio offers excellent exposure and long-term career development within the property industry.

As one of the few truly independent agencies remaining, my client combines the structure, systems and technology of a corporate agency with the personal, hands‑on approach of an independent. This creates a genuinely unique working environment.

The North London office has recently been refurbished and offers a modern, professional yet friendly workspace. With a new Managing Director in place, the business has a strong mix of long-standing team members and experienced new hires, creating a collaborative environment where you will be working alongside capable, like‑minded professionals.

This Senior Property Manager role is pivotal to the business and will suit someone confident in managing a portfolio end-to-end, acting as the main point of contact and taking ownership of day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as the central point of contact for a designated property portfolio
• Managing and resolving maintenance and general enquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Proactively overseeing repairs, refurbishments and larger maintenance projects
• Arranging and coordinating pre‑tenancy works for new tenancies
• Carrying out check‑ins and check‑outs for a specific portfolio
• Approving and signing off contractor invoices
• Managing insurance claims, including processing claims, obtaining quotes and ensuring works are completedEnsuring all properties remain compliant with current legislation and safety requirements
• Jointly managing the diary and workload of an internal maintenance team of two

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Property Manager
• Experience managing a portfolio autonomously and acting as a key point of contact
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
• Confident using property management and CRM systems
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset
• A collaborative approach and willingness to work closely within a small, supportive team
• A strong “can‑do” attitude

Benefits

• Competitive salary £40,000 - £43,000
• Supportive, family‑run business with excellent staff retention
• Modern, refurbished office with air conditioning
• Hybrid working potential
• Hot‑desking option in Mayfair
• Exposure to a prime London property portfolio
• Involvement across multiple aspects of the property management lifecycle