Kenny Recruit have partnered with an ambitious, high quality student accommodation company to find a Property Manager. Moving from a start up to a scale up, our client recognises that the quality of student accommodation and the service that they are provided with can make or break a whole experience. Having recently expanded into a new geographical area, the plan is to become nation wide. Their approach is to mix top class service with hotel standard accommodation.
Our client have rapidly grown in their first few years and are now the area's leading provider of luxury student houses. Due to the expansion, we are looking for a driven, focused and diverse Property Manager. Ideally, you will have some former property management experience, you will manage the portfolio of 100 properties and deliver exceptional customer service. The role will be supported by an in house multi skilled maintenance manager to carry out works and the senior management team who will provide operational direction, but the day-to-day management of the properties and tenants will be carried out by you. As the company grows there is the chance to develop and progress yourself. There will be the opportunity to share in the success of the business, to develop your career and be eligible for the long-term incentive scheme.
Pay: £25,000 - £32,000 per annum (dependant on experience)
Location: Lincoln - 5 days per week in the office
Working hours: 8am - 5pm
Responsibilities:
Working across the group, leading the day-to-day property management function:
- Working alongside maintenance department to ensure properties are kept up to brand standard. Tackling any emergency calls.
- Managing a portfolio of properties; quarterly maintenance inspections, dealing with tenant and guarantor queries, organising PPM.
- Ensuring the on boarding of new properties from the development team is seamless.
- Maintaining good tenant relations from move-in to move-out dates.
- Maintain 100% HMO compliance across the portfolio for the year.
- Where necessary, organise external contractors. Making sure contractor payments align with company invoicing policy.
- Pro actively organising the summer handover of properties including cleaning tender.
- Responsibility for delivering good customer service with a target of striving for 5* customer reviews.
- Pro actively look to streamline maintenance reporting systems.
- Property and tenant administration; dealing with council tax, utilities, serving appropriate end of tenancy notices.
- General office administration.
Who you are:
- You must be extremely organised and accurate with a keen eye for detail.
- Previous experience of compliance or general knowledge would be desirable.
- Ideally working in property management.
- Must be able to work effectively in a team - good communication skills are vital.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Be a self-starter who can hit the ground running.
- Confident and approachable.
Next Steps...
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