Assistant Property Manager

Are you looking to really kick start your career in the property industry? Have you always wanted to work in Property management and have some relevant experience if so this could be the job for you? Working as an Assistant Property Manager this will be a great opportunity to learn everything you need to know about progressing in Residential Property Management. What you will be doing as an Assistant Property Manager? Supporting the Property Management team in the administration, management and delivery of property services to a portfolio of residential apartment block schemes in accordance with RICs and ARMA regulation You will be exposed to current Landlord and Tenant legislation, health and safety law, maintenance, procurement and commercial management Assist the Property Managers in delivering an excellent property management service in accordance with the management contract, the block lease and RICS codes of practice Assist in controlling and managing site budgets by reviewing and reporting actual expenditure against agreed block budgets Understand and be able to interrogate and become an expert in using our Property Management IT system Carry out regular block inspections – identifying building defects, highlighting maintenance requirements and health and safety concerns – reporting these to the Property Manager Liaise with the internal maintenance division to schedule repairs and maintenance Assist with the procurement of external contractors, preparing specifications, obtaining tenders Monitor service contracts Deal with pre-contract enquiries from solicitors Attend residents meetings with Property Managers and take and produce minutes Liaise directly with Leaseholders and residents regarding day-to-day management issues and have a high regard for customer service in dealing promptly with enquiries Have regard for safe working whilst maintaining the highest level of personal safety and of those around What is required for the role of Assistant Property Manager? A keen interest in Property Management or Block management Some experience working in property potentially lettings negotiation May consider a graduate who is looking to start their career in this sector String admin skills Good attention to detail Willingness to learn A full UK driving licence and your own vehicle would be preferred What you will love about being an Assistant Property Manager? Salary up to 30k dependant on experience Working hours Monday-Friday 08:30 to 17:00 Based in their central office in Manchester Great career development opportunities 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Contributary pension scheme Employee life assurance Office lunches Birthday day off! Cycle to work scheme Discount scheme Casual fridays Length of service rewards and employee of the month Social events including Summer and Winter parties Apply now by sending your CV. We aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 days. If you haven’t been contacted within 2 days your application has been unsuccessful. Please check our website and apply directly for any other suitable positions you see. We apologise that we are unable to contact everyone in person and thank you for your interest. Jobwise Ltd is an employment agency and the details sent in your application may be stored on our secure database