Head of Property Management
11 days ago
Loughton
Head of Property Management West Essex / East London (Hybrid) Up to £50,000 Basic Own vehicle required 3 days from home, 2 in the office An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Property Management to join a well-established and growing residential agency covering West Essex and East London. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives on driving high standards across property management, with a particular focus on maintenance, compliance, and landlord relationships. You will take ownership of a portfolio of circa 430 properties, supported by a team of two Property Managers, ensuring a seamless and professional service is delivered to both landlords and tenants. Key Responsibilities • Oversee the day-to-day management of a residential portfolio (c.430 properties), • Lead, support and develop a team of 2 Property Managers, • Manage and coordinate all aspects of property maintenance, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently and cost-effectively, • Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, acting as a key point of contact, • Ensure full compliance with current lettings legislation and safety regulations, • Oversee and audit property inspections, ensuring consistency and quality of reporting, • Manage contractors and suppliers to ensure high standards of work and service delivery, • Handle escalated issues and provide solutions in a timely and professional manner What We’re Looking For • Proven experience in residential property management, ideally at a senior or supervisory level, • Strong knowledge of property maintenance and compliance requirements, • Experience managing or mentoring a team, • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build lasting relationships with landlords and tenants, • Highly organised with the ability to manage a busy and varied workload, • A proactive, solution-focused approach What’s on Offer • Basic salary up to £50,000, • Hybrid working, • Opportunity to step into a leadership role within a supportive and growing business, • Autonomy to shape processes and drive improvements If you’re an experienced Property Manager ready to step up, or already operating at a senior level and looking for a new challenge, I’d be keen to speak with you.