Entry Level Residential Property Manager SE1
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Elephant And Castle, London

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Residential Property Manager


Company Overview

Managed Living Partnerships Limited is a small, but rapidly growing residential property management company in SE1. Our unique selling point is the high level of service and problem solving that we bring to a seemingly moribund industry. The Directors both have considerable experience in blue chip corporations up to board level and are keen to develop the company by attracting and training talented individuals with demonstrable people skills, a desire to develop and a willingness to learn. We offer real responsibility at an early stage and candidates must be capable of rapid development.


Role

Reporting to the directors the property manager is a key account management role within the company, acting as the client and supplier interface and ensuring the smooth running of the business. The position is office and on-site based.


Main Tasks

Get to know our properties inside out – frequents visits and constant dialogue with landlords, leaseholders, residents and contractors
Be proactive – anticipate problems, deliver creative solutions, resolve disputes
Provide a substantive response to all client enquiries within two working days
Thoroughly understand and manage on a daily basis the service charge budgets for our clients. Liaise with accounts to ensure that estate finances are correct
Identify appropriate contractors, obtain estimates, check compliance, issue orders, follow up on progress, report completions and finally authorise payments
Prepare regular, meaningful client reports and represent the company at client meetings
Keep accurate and up to the minute records. File documentation (electronically and physically) on a daily basis
Ensure that health and safety policies and all aspects of other relevant regulations are adhered to
Seek out new business (for which there is a commission scheme)


Requirements

Educated to degree level probably, but not essentially in a subject such as estates management, property management, surveying; or with relevant on the job experience
Highly literate and strong numerical skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Personal integrity, a strong work ethic and a drive to succeed
Demonstrable organisational capability: an ability to handle detail in the context of a bigger picture


Other

We would expect the property manager to gain qualifications such as AIRPM and MIRPM. We are happy to consider financial and free time support in this matter.


Terms of Employment

The first 3 months will be probationary.
Hours of employment are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and some evenings when required to attend client meetings
Starting salary £18,000pa although we expect this to rise in line with experience and proven capability
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