Property manager

Property Manager Location: Southeast with travel to Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire Job Type: Full-time Salary: GBP41,260 plus GBP4,000 car allowanceOur client a large housing provider is seeking an experienced Property Manager with a strong background in block property management and contract management within the private residential sector. If you possess leasehold experience and a track record of managing a diverse portfolio of residential properties, we have an excellent opportunity for you. Day to Day of the Role: Manage a diverse portfolio of residential properties across Kent, Surrey, Sussex, and Hampshire. Prepare and communicate budgets, oversee annual maintenance, and deliver service charge accounts. Assist in the handover of new schemes from clients and manage utility company interactions. Lead in the appointment and retention of contractors and consultants to deliver maintenance and service contracts. Measure and monitor contractor performance and ensure auditing arrangements are in place. Liaise with colleagues, undertake regular contractor and stakeholder meetings, and handle customer enquiries. Maintain robust Health Safety standards across all contracts. Ensure portfolio management and services comply with legal and statutory requirements, incorporating best practice and full regard to the Landlord and Tenant Act. Stay informed on relevant legislation and advise on implications affecting working practices to ensure compliance. Assist in credit control, debt collection, and carry out inspections on the residential portfolio.Required Skills Qualifications: Proven track record in block property management and contract management. Leasehold experience in the residential sector. IRPM membership or a similar housing-related qualification. Experience in managing a dispersed portfolio. Financial literacy and experience in credit control and debt collection. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain client relationships. Current legal and statutory knowledge of the residential property management and maintenance sector. Ability to travel across Kent, Surrey, Sussex, and Hampshire.Benefits: Competitive salary of GBP41,260 plus a GBP4,000 car allowance. Opportunity to manage a diverse and challenging portfolio. Support for professional development in a dynamic work environment.Please contact Mel Applin @ Reed for further details