At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team of Property Managers and oversee 700 properties.
- Company: Join a top-rated Estate Agency recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £40,000, commission, and additional perks.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and continuous improvement in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Shape the future of property management while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in Residential Property Management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Lee, Greater London
Clark James Recruitment are working with a highly professional Estate Agency business that have multiple offices across several locations. Due to further growth and expansion within the business, our client is looking to recruit an experienced Property Management professional to lead and inspire a high-performing team. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a well-established Property Management function, leading a team of 4 Property Managers responsible for approximately 700 fully managed properties while driving service excellence, operational performance and team development.
If you’re someone who enjoys building high-performing teams, improving processes and creating exceptional customer experiences — this could be your next step.
Role
As Property Management Team Leader, you’ll oversee the entire Property Management operation within your branch, ensuring outstanding customer experience while maintaining operational excellence across compliance, maintenance and portfolio performance. Oversee the 4 core pillars of Property Management:
- Maintenance Coordination
- Property Compliance
- Review of third-party inspections/checkouts
- Deposit negotiations and End of Tenancy management
Ensure service standards and KPIs are consistently achieved. Monitor workload distribution and portfolio health. Identify and implement process improvements. You’ll lead from the front—creating accountability, developing people and delivering a culture of high standards and continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with senior leadership to shape initiatives, improve performance and support wider business objectives. Lead, coach and develop a team of 4 Property Managers. Conduct regular 1:1s and performance reviews. Build clear development plans and progression pathways. Create a culture of accountability, engagement and collaboration. Support recruitment, onboarding and retention initiatives. Manage performance and address underperformance constructively.
Candidate
Previous experience within Residential Property Management. Leadership experience managing or mentoring others. Strong understanding of compliance and operational processes. Commercial awareness and KPI management capability. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. A proactive mindset with a passion for developing people. Strong organisation and decision-making skills. Ability to drive change and improve performance.
Career progression and why join
You’ll have clear progression opportunities within Property Management leadership as well as exposure to adjoining departments, Lettings, Estate Agency, Operations & Support and wider leadership opportunities across the business. Proud to be recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work in the UK – 2026. Recognised at the Estate Agency Awards 2025. A business committed to investing in people, systems and continuous improvement.
Package
Basic salary to £40,000. Commission. Additional company benefits.
PROPERTY MANAGER TEAM LEADER in Chatham employer: Clark James Recruitment
Join a highly professional Estate Agency in Lee, Greater London, where you can lead a dynamic team of Property Managers and drive service excellence across a portfolio of 700 properties. With a strong commitment to employee development and a culture that values accountability and collaboration, this company offers clear progression opportunities and is proud to be recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work in the UK. Enjoy a competitive salary, commission, and additional benefits while making a meaningful impact in the property management sector.
