Job Description

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Are you a Property Manager looking for your next challenge?

Our market-leading Rural team is looking for an experienced Property Manager to join us at our Oxford office.



This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside our rural surveyors managing diverse portfolios of rural properties across the UK - including residential and commercial properties, farms and land holdings.



This role offers real variety and impact: you'll play a key part in delivering exceptional service to prestigious clients while developing your expertise in rural property management. No two days are the same, and you'll take pride in providing solutions that make a difference.



Our Rural team has been at the heart of Bidwells since day one, managing and advising on over 1 million acres of English and Scottish countryside and coastline, including the Crown Estate.



Join us and be part of a team shaping the future of rural land management!

Working Hours

Our standard hours are Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-5:30pm, and Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, with a one-hour lunch break (a total 37 hours per week). However, we're also open to part-time arrangements, such as four days per week or five shorter days, offering flexibility between 25-37 hours per week.

What you'll be doing:

Property & Estates Management

Maintaining Propman with lettings, rental details and key dates Producing rent demands, monitoring payments and occasionally processing rental income Obtaining quotes, instructing contractors and managing repairs/refurbishments Assisting with estate insurance renewals and compliance with property regulations Organising EPCs, gas/electrical checks and certifications whilst updating our internal system (Propman) Conducting property inspections and advising on tenancy compliance

Agreements

Preparing and issuing tenancy agreements, licences and Heads of Terms Handling completion letters and monies whilst updating Propman

Rent Reviews & Registrations

Advising on and processing rent reviews whilst completing any necessary paperwork Managing rent registration forms and notifications

Property Lettings

Advertising properties, preparing particulars, arranging viewings and referencing tenants Completing letting paperwork, registering deposits, notifying utilities and taking meter readings

Research & Comparables

Gathering rental/sales comparables and compiling schedules Conducting planning, environmental and Land Registry research whilst drafting reports Monitoring planning applications and restrictive covenants

Schedules of Condition

Carrying out detailed site inspections, taking photos/videos and preparing reports

Financial Administration

Completing daily timesheets for fee-earning work

Other Duties

Assisting with wayleaves/easements, plans, arrears chasing and repair records Supporting environmental/agricultural scheme paperwork

About You:

Essential Skills

Intermediate MS Word and Excel skills Strong administrative, organisational and communication abilities Professional telephone manner whilst being articulate in written and verbal communication Good numeracy for budgets, invoicing and order books Self-motivated, proactive and able to use initiative Calm under pressure with the ability to meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail Flexible team player with a positive attitude and sense of humour Ability to work with individuals at all levels Full driving licence and access to a car for business use

Desirable Skills

Understanding of rural/agricultural affairs or similar experience An interest in property Experience implementing process improvements

Why Bidwells?

We're a different kind of business. Whilst we're a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately-owned, independent Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen.

What's in it for you

Competitive Salary:

We recognise and reward talent.

Comprehensive Benefits:

Including up to 8% matched pension, private medical, medicash plan, your birthday off work and lifestyle discounts and perks.

Professional Development:

Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities.

Innovative Culture

Be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.

Family Friendly:

We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you.

Work-Life Balance:

We value your well-being and offer agile working to support it.

Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.

Recruitment agencies:Bidwells only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been contacted and directed by a member of our Talent Acquisition Team to work on a specific vacancy. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Bidwells or any of our employees other than via our Applicant Tracking System and through our recruitment process. If this is not adhered to, agency fees will not be paid. Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Bidwells will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.