Assistant Portfolio Manager in London

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We are looking to recruit an Assistant Portfolio Manager on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Portfolio and Lettings Manager, you will play a key role in managing the delivery of all property management services within the business area for London Clients. You will be responsible for carrying out site inspections to ensure our properties are maintained at a high level, your role will require you to manage the repairs and maintenance issues reported to the team and ensure they are resolved in a timely manner. You will assist with the management of operational and financial performance of a residential property portfolio(s) through managing expenditure & rent collection, managing works and repairs to help minimise void periods and ensuring maximum efficiency and tenant satisfaction. In addition, you will maintain regular dialogue with the client to ensure their expectations are being met. This role is site based 3-4 days a week covering all of London.

The ideal candidate will have a background within Property and Property Management. Experience of repairs and maintenance in addition to contract / works management is also desired.

• Property Experience
• A track record of Property Management
• Repairs / Maintenance Experience
• Contractor/ Works Management
• Excellent communication skills

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you job security and all the challenge you could wish for. Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers. We know that there’s always more we can do to make you smile, that’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier which can include:

• 25 days annual leave
• Pension with matched contributions
• Training - initial and ongoing
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all.

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