Senior Property Team Leader

Coppersmith Recruitment and Services; Kings Langley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm is seeking a Senior Property Team Leader to oversee a substantial residential portfolio. This key role requires an experienced Property Manager to lead a team while ensuring compliance and delivering exceptional service. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in residential property management, experience in mentoring others, and excellent communication skills. The firm offers a supportive environment where your leadership can make a tangible impact. Apply now to advance your property management career.

Benefits

Supportive environment

Long-term stability

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Strong background in residential property management.
• Experience mentoring or supervising others.
• In-depth knowledge of lettings legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a shared residential portfolio ensuring compliance and quality of service.
• Support and mentor a team of property managers.
• Act as senior point of contact for escalated issues.

Skills

Supportive leadership style

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving under pressure

Commercial awareness

Full UK driving licence

Education

ARLA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Senior Property Team Leader

Location: Hemel Hempstead

Salary: Around £40,000 (negotiable, depending on experience)

Coppersmith Recruitment are working with a well-established property company to appoint a Senior Property Team Leader. This is a key role for an experienced Property Manager who enjoys leading others and wants to take the next step into a more senior, people-focused position.

You’ll oversee a substantial residential portfolio while supporting and guiding a team of property managers and administrative staff. This is a great opportunity for someone who combines strong technical property management expertise with a hands‑on, collaborative leadership style.

The Role

As Senior Property Team Leader, you’ll take day‑to‑day responsibility for ensuring the department runs efficiently, stays compliant, and delivers an exceptional experience to both landlords and tenants. You’ll act as the senior escalation point, helping the team navigate complex cases and promoting consistent, high standards across all areas.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

• Support and mentor a team of property managers and administrators.
• Allocate and monitor workloads, ensuring deadlines and service standards are met.
• Foster a supportive, team‑focused culture where collaboration and learning are encouraged.
• Provide regular feedback and guidance to help the team grow in confidence and capability.

Portfolio Oversight

• Oversee a shared residential portfolio, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and quality of service.
• Advise team members on complex landlord and tenant matters.
• Oversee tenancy renewals, terminations, inspections, deposit disputes, rent collection, and arrears management.
• Manage maintenance issues, liaising with contractors and ensuring timely, cost‑effective outcomes.

Landlord & Tenant Relations

• Act as the senior point of contact for escalated issues, ensuring professional resolution.
• Maintain strong, trust‑based relationships with landlords and tenants.
• Represent the company with integrity and professionalism in all communications.

Compliance & Operational Management

• Ensure all processes comply with lettings legislation and industry best practice.
• Oversee statutory safety checks and ensure portfolio‑wide compliance.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Monitor KPIs and assist senior management with departmental reporting.

About You

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

Experience (Essential)

• Strong background in residential property management.
• Previous experience mentoring or supervising others.
• In‑depth knowledge of lettings legislation and compliance.

Experience (Desirable)

• Exposure to departmental oversight or large portfolio management.
• ARLA qualification or equivalent.

Skills & Attributes

• Supportive, approachable leadership style.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Calm under pressure, with a pragmatic approach to problem‑solving.
• Commercially aware, with a focus on service quality and operational efficiency.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Why Join?

Join a respected, long‑established property company with a reputation for professionalism and care.

Step into a senior, visible role where your experience and leadership will make a tangible impact.

Work in a supportive environment that values collaboration, integrity, and personal growth.

Enjoy a stable, long‑term position with scope to progress within the organisation.

If you’re an experienced Property Manager looking to take the next step into a leadership role, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to take your property management career to the next level.