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Lettings Property Manager
Shoreham Property Hub, 6 Brunswick Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5WB
Monday to Friday, 9:00-17:30
The Role
Oakley Property is a well-established, independent, firm of Chartered Surveyors and Estate Agents, seeking an experienced Lettings Property Manager to join our team based in Shoreham. This is a versatile role ideal for someone who has a strong background in Lettings Property Management and is eager to progress their career with an award-winning company.
You will be responsible for the effective management of a portfolio of residential properties located predominantly in West Sussex and have an eye for developing the existing portfolio and generating new business opportunities.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Lettings professional who will champion the business development aspect of the role.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Dealing with on-going property maintenance for our managed properties and reporting back to landlords and tenants.
- Arranging mid-term tenancy inspections and dealing with any problems or maintenance reported.
- Compliance management - making sure each property has the relevant checks and certificates in line with current legislation.
- Handling of deposit registration at the start of the tenancy, and any possible disputes after the check-out and inventory process.
- Check out maintenance - Overseeing property maintenance required at the end of a tenancy within a set time frame before a new tenant moves in.
- Understanding of Property Management Legislation.
- Manage portfolio of circa 120 properties.
- Liaising with utilities at check out.
- Check outs / deposit returns.
- Proactively expanding the Shoreham portfolio.
Required Skills & Experience
- An experienced Property Manager or Lettings Manager ideally with local knowledge of the Shoreham area but not essential.
- A proven track record in property management with a passion for delivering excellent customer service.
- Resilient and positive attitude with a polite and professional approach.
- Self-motivated with good organisational skills and the ability to multi-task as part of a busy and successful team.
- Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, and in respect of the presentation of information.
- Good computer literacy and familiarity with property management software.
- ARLA qualified preferred but not essential.
- Full UK driving licence.
Benefits
- 23.5 days holiday plus bank holidays; entitlement increases 1 day per year for each full year of service (capped at 28.5).
- Annual salary review.
- Regular company social events, including a yearly staff wellness day and Christmas party.
- You will be based in our recently refurbished office in central Shoreham, moments from Shoreham-by-Sea train station.
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to Nick Williams, Shoreham Associate Director, via nick@oakleyproperty.com