Property Manager

Property Manager
- Location:London (SW1)
- Salary:£32,000
- Employment Type:Permanent
- Hours per Week:37.5
- Grade:5
- Closing Date:21 March 2025

- RMG
RMG
We are looking for a new Property Manager that wants to develop an exciting career with RMG.
RMG manages a large property portfolio across the UK – offering a full range of property related services. We also have a vibrant Public Sector Service that works with many Local Authorities. This includes leasing and managing residential properties used by Local Authorities as temporary accommodation for their housing applicants.
Our Property Managers manage a patch of approximately 150 properties which need to be regularly inspected and maintained to a high standard. This includes Health & safely compliance checks, quality and standards checks, and supporting the tenants that may be vulnerable and need help managing their tenancy. Every day brings a fresh challenge, which makes for a very vibrant and rewarding working environment.
We currently have a vacancy in our Team that manages properties on behalf of Westminster City Council. The properties are based in central London and also in the outer boroughs (mainly North and East London).
We are looking for a Property Manager that is able to work remotely, from home and also from the office. You will also work as part of a small and supportive team. We are looking for the right candidate that has some related experience but is looking to progress in a career in property management.
Main Responsibilities
- Carry our quarterly inspections to all tenanted properties.
- Carry out a full inspection report using handheld technology.
- Negotiate improvements with owners where appropriate
- Seek authorisation from owners for spend over set limits
- Liaise with the Council's Temporary Accommodation Team to ensure properties are let in the swiftest time possible and any repair issues are deal with.
- Arrange for repairs and maintenance through contractors.
- Receive and resolve all tenant's enquiries and complaints.
- Resolve any tenancy matters regarding nuisance or anti-social behaviour.
- Process invoices and pass for payment
- Carry out accompanied viewings with prospective occupants to achieve tenancy sign-ups.
- Maintain and monitor safety certificates ensuring that they are all valid and in date.
- Provide suitable and effectual advice and support to residents.
- Liaise with other support organisations and agencies.
- To show due care when dealing with elderly and vulnerable residents.
What are we looking for from you?
- A full Uk drivers license and access to own vehicle
- Previous experience in a social housing tenancy management role
What does RMG have to offer?
- A 37.5-hour working week with a competitive salary.
- 27 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays.
- Potential to be rewarded with 2 additional days annual leave plus 2 additional paid volunteer days per year.
- Free Healthcare cashback Plan (re-claiming for optical treatment, dental care, physiotherapy, GP Charges, plus 24/7 access to remote GP Services).
- Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications (up to 5 study days).
- Pension scheme (matched up to 7%) and Life assurance (4 x annual salary).
- Access to Our Place Rewards, offering a huge range of shopping discounts, instore vouchers, reloadable e-cards, cashback on online purchases, and many exclusive offers!
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk
If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.
Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.
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