Property Manager

Job Description

Job Title - Property ManagerSalary - £24,000 - £30,000 (Depending on experience)Location - Clifton, BristolContract - Permanent, Full TimeWorking Hours - Monday to Thursday 9:00am - 5:30pm & Friday 9:00am - 5:00pmWe are looking for an organised and friendly Property Manager to join a well-established team in the Education sector.As Student Residential Property Manager, you will be responsible for handling all bookings and enquiries for residential accommodation, as well as maintaining and managing houses owned by private landlords that accommodate our students. In addition, you willmanage all bookings and the day-to-day operation of our summer residence that welcomes a significant number of students each year. This role is critical to ensuring the comfort and safety of our students while they study with us.Key Responsibilities of the Property Manager:

• Conduct regular inspections of student housing facilities to ensure they are clean, well-maintained and in compliance with Health and Safety and Fire regulations.
• Address and coordinate any necessary repairs and maintenance tasks, which may include minor tasks like changing light bulbs, unclogging drains, or coordinating with property owners, the Estates Team and external maintenance professionals for more significantrepairs, ensuring timely and cost-effective resolution.
• Act as a point of contact for students living in the self-catering housing facilities, regularly reviewing their feedback and addressing their concerns, enquiries and requests promptly.
• Manage the relationship with the external contractor responsible for the cleaning and turnover of rooms following student departures, ensuring that the bookings are coordinated appropriately.
• Monitor occupancy rates of fixed-rent properties, and managing the allocation of housing assignments.
• Oversee the project-planning, delivery and day-to-day management of the summer residence and live-in summer Residence Managers during the peak season (June - August).
• Provide line management to live-in Residence Managers and ensure that they appropriately manage fire and health safety documentation, visits, notices, deposits, welfare and behaviour, liaising with the relevant stakeholders as required, including the Healthand Safety Manager and Principal.

Required Skills of the Property Manager:

• A friendly and approachable disposition
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Practical and hands-on approach to property management, with a willingness to assist with ad-hoc maintenance tasks.
• Problem-solving abilities and a proactive attitude to address issues and ensure a smooth housing experience for students.
• Highly conscientious, with a proven ability and commitment to providing the highest standards of professional service.
• Self-motivated with an ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.
• A high degree of IT competency

Salary and Benefits:

• £24,000-£30,000
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Free Holiday Club
• Free lunch
• Onsite gym membership with swimming pool
• Pension scheme & Life Assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Confidential counselling
• Employee Assistance
• Opportunities for career development
• Pop Up Bicycle Servicing
• Wellbeing Week

Apply NowIf this Property Manager sounds of interest, please click apply to send your CV, or and questions please call Lucy at Pertemps Commercial, Bristol.