Property Manager in Barnet

Property Manager

Edgware, North West London | £35,000-£38,000 per annum

An established, independent estate agency operating across Central and North West London is looking to recruit an experienced Property Manager to join its team in Edgware.

This is an opportunity to join a business known for its staff retention, with several employees having been with the company for over 10 years.

The successful Property Manager will join a small team overseeing a portfolio of approximately 200 residential rental properties, providing a property management service to landlords and tenants.

The organisation

Our client is an established independent estate agency offering a stable working environment and a supportive team culture.

With a longstanding presence in the London property market, the business offers the opportunity to work within a close-knit team where employees are valued and encouraged to take ownership of their responsibilities.

The role and responsibilities

As Property Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a residential lettings portfolio, ensuring properties are maintained and landlords and tenants receive a high standard of service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing landlord and tenant enquiries across a portfolio of residential properties.

• Coordinating maintenance works, instructing contractors and overseeing repairs through to completion.

• Arranging property inspections, inventories and check-outs.

• Ensuring properties comply with relevant legislation, including gas safety, EICRs and EPC requirements.

• Managing tenancy renewals, rental reviews and associated documentation.

• Assisting with tenancy-related matters, including deposit disputes and Section 8 and Section 21 notices where applicable.

• Maintaining relationships with landlords, tenants and contractors.

• Keeping property records updated using property management software.

Skills and experience required

The ideal Property Manager will have previous experience managing residential lettings properties, ideally gained within an estate agency environment.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience in residential property management, ideally within an independent or high-street estate agency.

• Working knowledge of residential tenancy legislation and property compliance requirements.

• Experience coordinating maintenance and managing landlord and tenant relationships.

• Organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Communication skills and a customer-focused approach.

• Experience using property management software. Knowledge of ALTO would be advantageous, although experience with other systems is equally welcome.

• The ability to work independently while contributing to a small team.

Salary and benefits

• Salary: £35,000-£38,000 per annum.

• Location: Edgware, North West London.

• Working arrangement: Fully office-based, Monday to Friday.

• Working hours: 8:45am-6:00pm.

• Annual leave: 28 days, including bank holidays.

• Working environment: Independent agency with a longstanding team and a record of employee retention.

The opportunity

This Property Manager position would suit someone looking to join an independent estate agency where they can take ownership of their portfolio and become part of an established team.

If you have residential property management experience and are looking for your next opportunity in Edgware, we would welcome your application.

Interviews are taking place immediately, so early applications are encouraged.

Due to the volume of applications received, if you don't hear back from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let your Cobalt consultant know.