Property Manager Assistant in Winchester

We have an exciting opportunity for an Intern to join our Winchester-based Residential Property Management team. This 6‑month fixed‑term contract is ideal for someone looking to gain hands‑on experience and explore a future career within the residential property sector, with the potential for the role to become permanent.

As a trainee Property Manager, you will support the ongoing growth and development of the Winchester branch while receiving structured guidance and on‑the‑job learning. In this role, you will work closely with the team to assist in managing a portfolio of let properties throughout the entire rental process, ensuring a high standard of service is maintained. You will join a team of nine professionals within our residential sales and lettings office, including coordinators, negotiators, property managers and partners.

We offer a highly competitive salary package which includes a fantastic benefits package including a variety of flexible benefits allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme and so on!

• Conduct check-ins & check-outs liaise with all parties to negotiate a speedy and satisfactory conclusion
• Visiting properties to create inventory documentation
• Liaise with contractors to ensure all works orders are actioned promptly & efficiently
• To administer the management of let residential properties to include efficient and correct handling of problems arising during the tenancy, managing any repairs.
• Conduct and follow up on inspections of all properties, advising Landlords of any changes or issues arising.
• Promptly notifying tenants of any areas where action is required
• Identify and recommend need for property upgrades and refurbishment, organising any between tenancy work, including that arising from dilapidations.
• Maintain a working knowledge of compliance information such as Landlord and Tenant/Tenancy Law.
• Support the excellent reputation of Carter Jonas by providing a high level of efficiency and customer service to all clients and tenants who visit or contact the office
• Consistently maintain a high standard of record & key keeping and communication.

What will it take to be successful? To be successful in this role, you will have strong customer service skills and a keen interest in the residential property sector. You will also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, good administrative and organisational skills and the ability to work well under pressure. You will be a strong team player with good interpersonal skills, IT literate and comfortable working with databases and relevant software.

We offer a highly competitive rewards package including group pension, flexible benefits, referral schemes and generous annual leave. As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to driving diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Learning and development is important to us; we encourage everyone to continue developing to optimise their performance and fulfil their potential. We have an agile flexible working policy; many of our team work flexibly, we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.

We enjoy what we do, and we do it well, which is why 80% of our business comes from repeat clients.

About us: Since 1855, Carter Jonas has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies in the UK with a network of 34 offices across England and Wales, employing more than 1,000 partners and employees. Our tailored service and Simply Better Advice have enabled us to forge lasting, intelligent and trusting partnerships with our clients. These long-standing relationships are our most important and most closely protected asset.

Our values:

• Approachable – We treat every relationship with respect, integrity, and warmth
• Effective – We do what we say we will, we do it well and we are accountable
• Ambitious – We are ambitious for our clients and for our firm

We look to recruit individuals who represent our core values, but who can also demonstrate the six Carter Jonas competencies that are the foundation of our career pathways. These competencies will aide their personal development in the business, and comprise of:

• Communication - Ensures effective, clear, and relevant communications in support of business objectives
• People - Demonstrates leadership in conduct and effectively manages and develops people to optimise performance through others
• Business Development & Client Care - Ensures effective communication to facilitate excellent client care and collaboration and pursuing opportunities for increased business and profit mindful of the Firm’s heritage and values
• Use of Technology - Modern, Agile, Digital Employee
• Teamwork - Recognises the importance of working with others, to collaborate and co-operate to achieve business
• Personal Effectiveness & Productivity - Engage, promote, and adhere to compliance requirements including all internal processes and procedures which manage risk and enhance productivity.