Job Description

Job Opportunity: Property Manager

Location: Darlington Office

Job Type: Full-Time

Company: Sillars Investments, Lettings & Management

Join Sillars - A Trusted Name in Property Management

Are you an experienced and proactive Property Manager looking to take the next step in your career? At Sillars, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service across our growing portfolio of residential properties. Based at our busy Darlington office, you'll become a key member of a supportive and professional team that values quality, efficiency, and client care.

The Role:

As a Property Manager at Sillars, you'll be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of residential properties, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations for both landlords and tenants. You'll act as the main point of contact and be supported in your role by your own dedicated Property Co-Ordinator, who will assist with administrative tasks, appointment scheduling, and communication support.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a portfolio of residential properties from our Darlington office Act as the primary contact for landlords and tenants Arrange and oversee property maintenance, repairs, and statutory compliance Conduct routine property inspections and prepare professional reports Handle tenancy lifecycle tasks including check-ins, check-outs, and renewals Manage rent arrears and proactively follow up with tenants on overdue payments Handle account queries from tenants and landlords Serve and manage the eviction process via Section 8 and Section 21 notices, including liaising with legal representatives where required Ensure full legal and regulatory compliance across your portfolio Foster strong relationships with clients, tenants, contractors, and internal team members Work closely with your dedicated Property Co-Ordinator to ensure operational efficiency

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience in residential property management Strong working knowledge of lettings legislation, especially around rent arrears and eviction procedures Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently Experience using property management software (e.g., Street, Alto, CFP, or similar) ARLA/Propertymark qualification is desirable but not essential

Why Work With Sillars?

Join a forward-thinking, established local agency with a strong reputation Support from a dedicated Property Co-Ordinator Ongoing training and opportunities for career development Friendly, professional team culture focused on quality and service Competitive salary and benefits package

Ready to make your next move?

Send your CV to Paul Shoulder, CEO via paul@sillars.co.uk - we'd love to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 26,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Experience:

Property management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person