Property Manager at Placr Recruitment Co

Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent including alternative Saturdays

Placrs client is looking for an experienced and highly organised Property Manager to oversee a portfolio of approximately 50 student properties and 20 professional properties, including HMOs. This is a fast-paced and varied role within an excellent and supportive team environment.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for managing a designated portfolio, ensuring properties are maintained to a high standard while delivering a professional and responsive service to both landlords and tenants.

This role involves managing student accommodation and HMOs, with a particularly busy student season during late summer.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring properties are well presented and accurately marketed
• Arranging up-to-date photography and listings
• Coordinating rental terms and renewals with landlords
• Viewings
• Scheduling and conducting property viewings
• Providing professional advice and accurate property information to prospective tenants
• Maintenance Coordination
• Managing day-to-day and reactive maintenance issues
• Liaising with contractors to ensure works are completed promptly and to a high standard
• Keeping landlords and tenants fully informed throughout
• Property Improvements
• Organising and overseeing upgrades such as new carpets, redecoration, kitchens, and bathrooms
• Working with landlords to maintain and enhance property standards
• Tenancy Management
• Managing tenant referencing processes
• Preparing and issuing tenancy agreements
• Compiling check-in documentation and tenancy packs
• Arranging and conducting check-ins
• Lettings Management
• Overseeing the full lettings process from initial marketing through to deposit return
• Ensuring compliance with current lettings legislation
• Marketing & Advertising

Benefits

• 20 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year after one full year of service (up to a maximum of 25 days)
• Traders parking permit covering Brighton & Hove
• Opportunity to work within an excellent, fun and supportive team

Requirements

• Previous experience in residential property management (student/HMO experience preferred)
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a high-volume portfolio
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of lettings legislation and compliance
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
• This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Property Manager looking to join a professional, well-established and dynamic team environment.