Summer Property Assistant

CONNELLS GROUP; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Summer Property Assistant to join their dynamic team in Oxford. This role offers a unique blend of office administration and on-site property management, providing a fantastic opportunity to gain industry-recognized qualifications. The company is committed to investing in its team through comprehensive training and career progression opportunities. With a focus on work-life balance and employee well-being, this position is ideal for a motivated individual looking to grow in the property management sector. If you are eager to learn and thrive in a supportive environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive induction and training programme

Opportunities for career progression

Industry recognised training support

Professional qualification

Working from home scheme

Long service awards

Sabbatical available after 10 years

Employee assistance programme

Internal referral opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time efficiently.
• Strong communication skills and relationship-building capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of property administration and tenant relations.
• Conduct property inspections and ensure compliance with legislation.

Skills

Deadline Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Education

Property Management Certification

Job description

Summer Property Assistant

Finders Keepers has an exciting opportunity for a Summer Property Assistant to join our team on a Fixed Term Contract in Summertown, Oxford .

Finders Keepers is a leading Estate Agency focussed on letting and built on its exceptional knowledge and expertise. All of our Property Management is handled in house (we do not outsource). As a Property Assistant you will manage a small team of properties and provide administrative support to the Property Managers according to internal procedures, with the appropriate level of guidance needed, dependant on your experience.

The role provides a balance of working in the office handling administrative tasks along with property visits and external meetings.

Each member of the team is given an excellent training platform including the opportunity to study for and achieve the industry recognised Property mark qualification and ARLA membership within the first 18 months of joining us.

As the market leader in Oxfordshire; Finders Keepers fully invests in its team from in person training to rewards and incentives; these include a great work life balance, a high level of support to encourage personal growth and job satisfaction, long service awards, internal promotions and quarterly staff meetings.

Key responsibilities of a Property Assistant include:

• Administration for all aspects of property management
• First point of contact for tenants, contractors and landlords
• Prepare and check properties for tenancy starting
• Instructing appropriate contractors
• Conduct check-ins, checkouts and inspections
• Complete administration following on site appointments
• Responsibility for ensuring rents are paid on time
• Respond to and deal with all maintenance issues raised
• Work seamlessly with internal divisions and teams
• Responsible for ensuring portfolio compliance in relation to current legislation
• Management of own diary whilst considering the team
• Spot and nurture new business opportunities
• Advise clients accordingly and refer property upgrades to relevant divisions within FK

Knowledge, skills, experience to be a successful Property Manager:

• Ability to meet deadlines, efficient
• Good level of spelling and grammar
• Good communicator, relationship builder, problem solver
• Detail orientated
• Positive can-do attitude, team player
• Strives to improve, accepts feedback

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package
• Comprehensive induction and training programme
• Opportunities for career progression and fast track promotion
• Industry recognised training support
• Professional qualification
• Working from home scheme
• Long service awards
• Sabbatical available (after 10 years service)
• Employee assistance programme
• Internal referral opportunities
• Great work life balance

If this sounds like the role for you please apply or for further information visit our website.

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