Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Property Manager to join our Rural team based in Bristol. As the post holder, you will oversee the management of a portfolio of let residential and commercial properties spread across rural estates in Somerset, mostly south of Bath. You will be based at our Bristol office, although there is scope for a degree of agile working, depending on the circumstances. We anticipate this will be a full-time role, however we are open to considering reduced hours, provided the successful candidate can work Monday to Friday to ensure daily cover.


We offer a competitive salary with a benefits package including paid parking when attending the office.

Main tasks:

Day to day duties include but are not limited to:

The appropriate management of the property portfolio including the efficient and correct handling of problems arising during a tenancy, managing any repairs in liaison with the land agency team, conducting viewings as required and overseeing check-ins and check-outs as necessary. Ensuring compliance with all residential and commercial property letting legislation. This will include reviewing and uploading of documents to our systems to ensure accurate keeping Organising regular site inspections, repair and maintenance work where required. Liaising with tenants and contractors, arranging access and checking that work is properly completed. Ensuring accurate record keeping for all Estate staff and making sure all employment and training records are kept up to date, organising staff training as required. Acting as the primary point of contact for all incoming property related invoices and liaising with our client accounts team to ensure invoices are coded correctly and paid. Providing a high level of efficiency and customer service to all clients, tenants and contractors

What will it take to be successful?

To be successful in this role, it will be advantageous to have proven knowledge of the property industry gained from either a previous role in property management or a similar field. You will have a professional manner and excellent customer service skills and the ability to liaise directly with contractors and tenants where necessary. Additionally, you will be a strong administrator and will have good organisational skills. The chosen Property Manager will have the ability to take the initiative in a confident and personable manner and be a strong team player with good interpersonal skills. Numerate with excellent written and verbal communication along with attention to detail. You will be required to travel to various properties independently and therefore it is essential that you own a car and possess a full driving licence.



Hours
Full time
Contract type
Permanent
Location
Bristol

Why choose us?

We offer a highly competitive rewards package including group pension, flexible benefits, referral schemes and generous annual leave.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to driving diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Learning and development is important to us; we encourage everyone to continue developing to optimise their performance and fulfil their potential. We have an agile flexible working policy; many of our team work flexibly, we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. We enjoy what we do, and we do it well, which is why 80% of our business comes from repeat clients.

About us:

Since 1855, Carter Jonas has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies in the UK with a network of 34 offices across England and Wales, employing more than 1,000 partners and employees.

Our tailored service and Simply Better Advice have enabled us to forge lasting, intelligent and trusting partnerships with our clients. These long-standing relationships are our most important and most closely protected asset. From private landowners to local authorities, pension funds to farmers - our universe of client experience is among the most varied in UK property.

We employ the very best people. We are a place where people want to work, and our culture is both collaborative and business minded. We have experts in every field who deliver long term advice that enhances our clients' future prosperity.

Ahead of the curve, we are pioneering in the use of technology within the property industry, making Carter Jonas a hugely exciting place to work.

Our values:

Approachable - We treat every relationship with respect, integrity, and warmth Effective - We do what we say we will, we do it well and we are accountable Ambitious - We are ambitious for our clients and for our firm


We look to recruit individuals who represent our core values, but who can also demonstrate the six Carter Jonas competencies that are the foundation of our career pathways. These competencies will aide their personal development in the business, and comprise of:

Communication - Ensures effective, clear, and relevant communications in support of business objectives People - Demonstrates leadership in conduct and effectively manages and develops people to optimise performance through others Business Development & Client Care - Ensures effective communication to facilitate excellent client care and collaboration and pursuing opportunities for increased business and profit mindful of the Firm's heritage and values Use of Technology - Modern, Agile, Digital Employee Teamwork - Recognises the importance of working with others, to collaborate and co-operate to achieve business * Personal Effectiveness & Productivity- Engage, promote, and adhere to compliance requirements including all internal processes and procedures which manage risk and enhance productivity.