Property Manager

Property Manager - St Albans

A well-established & independent agency in St Albans is now looking for an experienced Property Manager to join their thriving lettings team.

Job Description:

The role will be a key part of the main function behind the letting and administration teams. It is the first point of contact to landlords, tenants, and contractors.

• Support the Property Management team in the branch, providing supervision, support and guidance to the rest of the department and creating a positive working relationship with other key departments, e.g. Lettings, Client Accounts, Lettings Administration, etc.

• Resolve issues raised by landlords and tenants quickly and effectively utilising the Fixflo system as the main and first point of contact portal, ensuring that Customer Journey is followed and to make sure the processes and procedures are maintained to the agreed standards.

• Manage a portfolio of properties to a high standard, making sure landlords are kept informed of the charges and payment terms in line with agreed process and their terms of business to ensure excellent customer service to our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Support and guide a team of Property Managers;

• Act as the senior point of contact for all landlords for the branch;

• Run daily reports and ensure appropriate action is taken to maintain compliance within portfolio;

• Ensure landlords receive professional advice in relation to their properties;

• Handle escalations through to successful resolution;

• Source contractors and co-ordinate maintenance works;

• Undertake property visits where required and advise the client of any required work;

• Co-ordinate matters between landlords and tenants, acting as a conduit between the two parties;

• Ensure processes are correctly followed within the team such as check outs, deposit returns, re-lets, renewals and serving notices;

• Work in partnership with the Lettings Team to identify new business opportunities and drive growth within the portfolio;

• Work in partnership with the Client Accounts Team regarding rent arrears and credit control.

Candidate Specification - Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential:

• Must be ARLA Level 3 qualified or willing to work towards

• Previous property management experience essential.

• Professional written and verbal communication.

• Excellent IT knowledge with experience of using Microsoft Office packages.

Preferred:

• ARLA Level 3 qualified or willing to work towards.

• Experience of working with CRM’s

• Previous experience in a senior or managerial role within property management.