Property Manager – Build to Rent / Residential
Up to £34,000 basic + 55p per mile
Must have your own car
Kent & Maidstone and surrounding areas
Remote-based role with regular site visits
I'm working with an established housing and property management organisation looking for an experienced Property Manager to manage a mixed-tenure portfolio of social and market rent homes.
This is a highly customer-facing role, ideal for someone with experience in Build to Rent, residential lettings or block and leasehold management who enjoys taking ownership of a portfolio, building relationships with residents and ensuring properties and communal areas are maintained to a high standard.
You'll be responsible for delivering a complete housing management service, balancing resident satisfaction, property compliance and operational performance.
The Role
- Manage a mixed portfolio of social and market rent properties, delivering a high-quality housing management service.
- Act as the main point of contact for residents, handling enquiries, correspondence, defects and day-to-day issues.
- Oversee the full tenancy lifecycle, including move-ins, move-outs, viewings, deposit negotiations and void management.
- Manage building and estate services, including repairs, cleaning, gardening, planned maintenance and contractor performance.
- Carry out regular site and estate inspections, ensuring properties and communal areas meet the required standards.
- Monitor defects and coordinate end-of-defect inspections, ensuring outstanding issues are resolved promptly.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and statutory landlord obligations.
- Manage service charge budgets and annual reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly client reports and monitor performance against agreed KPIs.
- Support the mobilisation and onboarding of new properties, coordinating repairs and maintenance through relevant systems.
- Build positive relationships with residents, clients, contractors and other stakeholders.
- Support resident engagement initiatives and community activities.
About You
- Experience managing properties within Build to Rent, residential lettings or block/leasehold management.
- Strong understanding of day-to-day property operations, tenancy management and resident services.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- A proactive, approachable and customer-focused attitude.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Confidence coordinating contractors, repairs, inspections and compliance matters.
- Commercial awareness, including an understanding of service charges and client reporting.
- Flexibility to travel between sites and work varied on-site hours when required.
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential.
- An ARLA Level 3 and/or MIRPM qualification would be advantageous, although a willingness to work towards a relevant qualification will also be considered.
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Property Manager in Maidstone employer: House Recruiting
Join a highly respected independent estate agency that values collaboration and professional growth, offering a competitive salary and performance-based bonuses. With a flexible hybrid working model and a supportive team culture, this role provides the opportunity to manage a prime residential portfolio in desirable Essex postcodes while enjoying genuine autonomy and mentorship from experienced leaders. If you're looking for a meaningful career in property management with clear progression, this is the perfect place for you.
