Head of Property Management

Lee, SE12 | £40,000 Basic + Commission | £42,000 OTE + Car Allowance

An established, successful and independent multi-office estate agency and property management company is looking for an experienced Head of Property Management to join its busy Property Management Department.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Property Manager who is ready to take the next step in their career and lead a small team while continuing to manage their own portfolio.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing their own portfolio of rental properties, while overseeing and supporting a small team of Property Managers.

You will be expected to manage your workload effectively, delegate tasks appropriately, prioritise urgent issues and ensure that the department consistently delivers a high level of service.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and support the work of a small team of Property Managers.

• Manage your own portfolio of rental properties.

• Attend and cover property management meetings when required.

• Coordinate maintenance issues and repairs.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with contractors and suppliers.

• Introduce and implement new procedures to improve departmental efficiency.

• Ensure all property management activities comply with current legislation and regulations.

• Maintain company policies and procedures.

• Handle complaints professionally and provide effective solutions.

• Support the wider Property Management team when required.

• Maintain high customer service standards and strive to exceed client expectations.

• Meet and exceed individual and departmental targets.

• Identify and refer cross-departmental business opportunities to maximise company revenue.

• Ensure all property management processes are completed accurately and efficiently.

The Successful Candidate

The ideal candidate will have strong residential property management experience and proven leadership abilities.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' Property Management experience.

• Minimum 1 years' experience managing and leading a team of Property Managers.

• Proven track record of successfully managing a residential rental portfolio.

• Strong knowledge of current APT legislation, regulations and property management processes.

• Experience dealing with Section Notices and associated procedures.

• Experience coordinating maintenance and working with contractors.

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

• Ability to manage your own workload while effectively delegating to others.

• Strong communication and customer service skills.

• Ability to handle complaints and resolve issues professionally.

• Intermediate computer literacy.

• Experience using property management software, particularly ALTO and CFP.

• A full, valid UK driving licence is essential.

Desirable

• ARLA / MARLA accreditation would be a strong advantage.

• Experience implementing new processes and improving departmental procedures.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 6:00pm

Salary

£40,000 basic salary + commission

£42,000 OTE + Car Allowance

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Property Manager with proven team leadership experience and are looking for your next career opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your most up-to-date CV, along with your contact details, to Kelly or Steve at Bastow Irwin Recruitment Ltd