Senior Property Manager

Salary: £34k – £38k + company benefits

Location: Brighton

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am – 6pm

Free Parking Available

Are you an experienced Property Manager looking for a senior-level role where you can take ownership of a substantial and varied portfolio whilst working for a highly respected independent estate agency?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established and successful property business with offices in both Brighton and Hove. Working primarily from the Brighton office, you will manage a large and diverse residential portfolio, including a small number of block-managed properties, whilst enjoying the autonomy to make decisions and manage your workload independently.

This role would suit a proactive, highly organised and experienced Property Manager who enjoys taking responsibility, solving problems and delivering exceptional service to landlords and tenants alike.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a large and varied portfolio of residential properties, including a small number of block-managed properties.
• Acting as the main point of contact for landlords and tenants, resolving property-related queries and issues efficiently.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through proactive communication and regular updates.
• Arranging and overseeing maintenance works, obtaining quotations and instructing contractors.
• Managing compliance requirements including Gas Safety Certificates, EICRs and EPCs.
• Conducting mid-term inspections and producing detailed reports.
• Organising check-outs, reviewing inventory reports and negotiating deposit returns.
• Assessing end-of-tenancy reports and preparing recommendations for landlords regarding dilapidations and deposit deductions.
• Keeping all property records, tenancy information and CRM systems fully updated.
• Managing utility transfers and tenancy administration.
• Liaising with contractors, landlords and tenants to ensure works are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Ensuring all compliance and safety documentation is distributed and recorded correctly.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience within residential property management.
• ARLA qualified or working towards ARLA qualification would be advantageous.
• Ability to manage a busy and varied portfolio independently.
• Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Outstanding customer service and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Confident using property management software, CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to prioritise effectively.
• Ability to make decisions, take ownership and continually look for ways to improve processes and efficiencies.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle preferred.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected independent agency that offers a professional, supportive and friendly working environment. You will be given the autonomy to manage your own portfolio whilst working within a successful and established team that genuinely values its employees.

To be considered for this role, please submit your CV ASAP.