Property manager

Job description An exciting opportunity has arisen for a property manager to join our thriving residential block and estate management business, located in Buckinghamshire. We are looking for a property professional, of graduate calibre, to join our friendly team of 25, based near Aylesbury / Leighton Buzzard, but working across the northern home counties. The successful candidate will be responsible for a portfolio of blocks and estates and will manage them on behalf their Residents Management Companies. This is an interesting and varied position, which involves both office-based and on-site work. Their objective will be to retain and develop the business by delivering a high standard of care and excellent customer service to the directors, lessees and residents of the properties they manage. Duties Responsibilities: - Preparing service charge budgets - Visiting the developments to carry out routine inspections of their condition - Arranging reactive and proactive maintenance - Ensuring contractors carry out their work to specification - Dealing with enquiries from residents and leaseholders - Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulation - Regular reporting to clients - Arranging and attending client meetings The successful candidate will be IT literate, with excellent attention to detail, strong customer service skills and the ability to organise their time effectively. As well as being a strong team player they will be able to work on their own initiative, think creatively and to negotiate solutions. They will be working for an ambitious and forward thinking company that encourages professional development and will offer recognised training. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop a career in the sector, or someone in residential lettings who would like to expand their knowledge into this growing area of property management. Experience of leasehold property management and an appropriate qualification (IRPM / ARLA) would be an advantage but not essential if you can demonstrate appropriate transferable skills. You must have a willingness to be flexible and be keen to acquire knowledge and skills. A full UK driving licence and your own vehicle are also required. We would prefer someone educated to degree level, who lives locally. The hours are 37.5 hours Mon- Fri with occasional evenings and Saturday mornings to attend client meetings and cover out of hours. To be considered for this role, please apply today. Neil Douglas was built to provide a more satisfying experience for those needing help and advice in managing their properties. Founded in 2006, we have built a legacy in property management, growing a diverse portfolio of clients through client recommendations and a staunch reputation across Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire and North-West London. Now a team of 25 and growing, we have expanded our portfolio to over 100 clients through developing trusted, long-term working partnerships with leaseholders and directors of Residents Management Companies. At Neil Douglas, we do things a little differently. We believe that property owners - not freeholders, or developers - should oversee the management of shared areas and be empowered to make their own decisions with the guidance of their Residents Management Company. We think creatively and offer up choices that other agents may not, helping clients see exactly what the best decision could be for them. We believe in working in partnership with our clients, sharing our knowledge and experience to help them make informed decisions about the property with mutual understanding. Collaboration is at the core of everything we do and we filter this through every channel of our business, creating open working relationships built on regular communication, clear information and a bottom-line of trust. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: GBP28,500.00-GBP38,000.00 per year Benefits: * Company pension * On-site parking * Store discount Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person