Job Description

PROPERTY MANAGER / ADMINISTRATOR

Squire Estates are an independent Estate Agency based in Hemel Hempstead.

We are currently seeking a second Property Manager /Administrator to help manage our residential lettings and property management portfolio.

A knowledge of Lettings legislation with previous experience in either property management or lettings administration is Important.

The right applicant will be given full support and 1 to 1 training in order to progress within the lettings & property management sector this is a role where there is a great opportunity to learn and scope for future career progression in the industry.

You must be organised, enthusiastic, have excellent administration and IT skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with people from all walks of life as you will be in communication with our Landlords, tenants and contractors both on the phone and face to face.

Property Management is a unique and fast paced career. Working a five day week, Monday to Friday no two days are ever the same, you never know what type of situations you will be assisting with.

Essential candidate qualities

IT Competency.

Excellent customer service skills

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to work under pressure.

Must be organised and willing be able to prioritise.

Flexible, positive attitude

Ability to learn quickly and a team player.

Driving License Essential.

The Role

The main role of a Property Manager is to work in the Lettings team to ensure the smooth running of all aspects of the Management of over 500 properties.

With personal responsibility for a percentage of those properties including some of our HMO properties the successful applicant will also cover the management of all properties when the Property Manager is away once trained,

The general duties will include anything from booking in safety certificates and tenancy renewals, a more details list of duties is as follows:

Management

Managing properties using FixFlo issue reporting management software as a source of information and keeping this up to date

Dealing with maintenance related enquires, liaising with contractors, understanding costs, placing works orders and arranging repairs

Co-coordinating our maintenance teams so repairs are conducted in a timely and efficient manner. Also supervising regular operations in the HMO properties e.g. cleaning, fire certification

Liaison with tenants regarding move out dates and ensure soon-to-be vacant rooms and properties are advertised by the Lettings Negotiators, organising cleaning ready for new occupancy and decide on any damage charges

If there is an emergency, get on top of it and do everything you can to solve it

Act as liaison between tenants and landlords

. Keeping up to date with legal requirements and organising certificates for Gas and electrical safety.

Contract Renewals

Negotiating contract renewals and issuing new contracts via Docusign

General

Happy to roll up sleeves and get involved with any ad hoc tasks to support the business Managing rental properties queries; both tenant and property-related
Work Remotely

No
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-31,000.00 per year

Experience:

Lettings administration / Property Management : 1 year (required)
Location:

Hemel Hempstead HP1 1LE (preferred)
Work Location: In person