Property Manager - Residential Lettings in Cambridge

At Bidwells, we are driven by our mission to provide the UK's most sustainable and innovative property advice. For over 185 years, we have been at the forefront of real estate and have expanded our influence from our Cambridge head office across the Golden Triangle and beyond. In 2024, Bidwells became among the pioneering UK property consultancies to receive BCorp accreditation, reflecting our commitment to being a responsible, purpose-driven business. If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same, where you're trusted to take ownership, and where your expertise genuinely matters, Bidwells could be your next home.

Our Residential Team is known for delivering an exceptional, highly personalised service across a diverse portfolio—from charming period cottages to contemporary new build homes. Every property is handled with care, collaboration, and deep market knowledge. As a Property Manager, you'll be at the heart of that experience.

What you'll be doing:

• Carrying out property inspections and reporting back to landlords and tenants.
• Coordinating repairs, maintenance and contractor visits.
• Handling daily queries and resolving issues with professionalism and clarity.
• Keeping property management systems up to date and processing invoices.
• Monitoring maintenance spend and advising clients on best practice.
• Ensuring all properties meet current compliance standards (Gas Safety, EICR, EPC, Right to Rent, deposit protection and more).
• Managing move ins, utility notifications, inventories, check ins/checkouts and deposit negotiations.
• Preparing and serving notices, and chasing arrears where required.
• Staying informed on legislative changes and applying them confidently.

About you:

• Experienced in property management or a similar role.
• Highly organised, articulate and confident communicating with a wide range of people.
• Skilled with Word, Excel and general property management systems.
• Calm under pressure, accurate with detail, and motivated by deadlines.
• A natural relationship builder who delivers excellent customer service.
• Comfortable working independently but equally collaborative within a team.
• A full driving licence holder.
• Local knowledge of Cambridge and surrounding areas.
• ARLA qualification (or a desire to work towards it—we’ll support you).
• Experience improving processes or introducing new ways of working.

Why Bidwells?

• Competitive Salary: We recognise and reward talent with generous salary and group bonus scheme. As a Real Living Wage employer, we’re committed to fair pay that reflects the true cost of living.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including up to 8% matched pension, 28 days holiday (+ bank holidays) as a minimum, along with your birthday off work, a wellness day, paid sabbaticals, private medical cover, medicash plan, lifestyle discounts and perks, and more.
• Professional Development: Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities.
• Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.
• Family Friendly: We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you.
• Work Life Balance: We value your well being and offer agile working to support it.

Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates irrespective of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.