At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage properties, resolve disputes, and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Company: FirstPort, a leader in UK residential property management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, private medical insurance, and gym discounts.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Take charge of your own portfolio and make a real impact in property management.
- Qualifications: Experience in block management, strong communication skills, and knowledge of health and safety regulations.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Field based covering a portfolio around Leeds and Sheffield
Salary: Competitive salary, plus a car allowance of £4,500 plus benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm (35 hours per week)
About FirstPort
FirstPort is on an ambitious journey to redefine excellence in UK residential property management. We are committed to elevating and resetting industry standards to be the most trusted and professional residential property management company.
Role Overview
As a Property Manager, you’ll take charge of your own diary and become the go-to expert for all day-to-day property management queries. You’ll play a key role in driving the success of your portfolio, with the full support of dedicated services to help you achieve your goals and ensure smooth operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage your own schedule remotely, prioritising properties that need more attention and conducting regular site visits.
- Organise and lead meetings with key stakeholders, influencing decisions and resolving disputes.
- Oversee and authorise all expenditure, ensuring financial control and value for customers, while reviewing service charge accounts and budgets.
- Work with credit control to manage debt effectively across your portfolio.
- Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations, including fire safety, asbestos, and water hygiene controls.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Must be able to drive and have your own transport, as the role involves regular travel to sites within your portfolio.
- Experienced in both block management and housing estates, with a strong commitment to delivering excellent service to residents.
- Confident communicator, able to build relationships with various customers and clients, and effectively present complex updates and financial information.
- Strong knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and Residential Landlord & Tenant legislation.
What’s in it for you
We provide the technology, training and support you need to do your job well. Competitive salaries and a range of benefit packages depend on the grade of your role, such as private medical insurance, pension contributions and life assurance. We also offer exclusive discounts on extra benefits to help you and your family safeguard your future, including discounted gym membership for all colleagues.
Diversity and Inclusion
We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to promoting diversity at FirstPort and recruit on merit. We will make any adjustments necessary to support applicants throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.
Ready to make a difference?
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference we’d love to hear from you! All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions, and documented evidence of eligibility will be required.
