Head of Property Management

Pear Recruitment Head of Property Management Southgate

Salary £40,000‐£50,000 (Depending on Experience)

Working Hours – Monday to Friday 9am – 5:30pm

Our client, a dynamic and growing property management company, is seeking an experienced and highly organised Property Maintenance Manager to join their Maintenance Division.

This is a senior, hands‐on role responsible for overseeing all maintenance operations, including the management of in‐house operatives, external subcontractors, and a team of 23 Maintenance Controllers.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years experience in property maintenance management, with strong knowledge of maintenance processes and basic building and construction understanding. Experience across social housing, temporary accommodation, guaranteed rent schemes, and void property turnarounds is highly desirable.

This role suits a confident and efficient leader who thrives in a fast‐paced environment and consistently delivers high operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

Provide accurate estimates and costings for maintenance works

Assess jobs prior to attendance and provide clear timescales, costings, and oversight

Train maintenance staff to social housing and temporary accommodation standards

Supervise and manage void property turnarounds

Carry out property inspections and spot checks

Manage and support insurance claims

Provide technical maintenance support to staff

Allocate work orders daily and manage workloads effectively

Maintain full control of the maintenance diary

Manage and update Reapit Organiser (or similar industry software)

Manage project budgets, signing off invoices, timesheets, and overtime

Monitor vehicle tracking, expenses, and petty cash

Control and oversee the emergency maintenance line

Recruit Maintenance Operatives and source reliable subcontractors

Ensure operatives are correctly uniformed and vans are clean, stocked, and audited

Line manage Maintenance Operatives and Maintenance Coordinators

Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly operational meetings

About You

Minimum 5 years experience in property maintenance or maintenance management

Strong understanding of maintenance operations and basic building/construction principles

Proven experience managing maintenance teams and subcontractors

Experience within social housing, temporary accommodation, or similar environments

Excellent organisational and leadership skills

Confident, assertive and solution‐focused management style

Strong technical maintenance knowledge across multiple trades

Ability to learn and use industry‐leading property management software (Reapit experience desirable)

Experience managing budgets, costs, and operational performance

Benefits

Canteen

Company events

Company pension

On‐site parking

If you are interested in this Head of Property Management position and would like to know more, please email your CV or telephone us on a strictly private and confidential basis for an informal discussion.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to each applicant individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days, you may assume you have not been selected at this time – but please do apply for anything you feel you are suitable for and thank you for your interest in PEAR Recruitment.

Confidentiality: All communication with us is treated with the utmost confidentiality and you will always be advised if your CV is being submitted to a client.

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