Property Manager

at  HCR Limited

PROPERTY MANAGER, BEDFORD UP TO £38,000 P.A. FOR EXCEPTIONAL CANDIDATE

HCR is a friendly, successful and professional employee relocation, corporate accommodation and property management company. We are seeking a Property Manager with 3+ years of experience of managing residential properties, for our Bedford Borough Council temporary accommodation contract. You will be required to visit Bedford properties in the performance of your role and otherwise based from home.
The role will be varied, dynamic and interesting. The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to prioritise, be self-motivated and will keep calm under pressure.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent knowledge and experience in residential property management including Block management, giving clear examples of their problem-solving skills and reliability. They will show how they simultaneously keep track of all activities, pay attention to detail and thrive on pressure.
The role will involve regular visits to the properties to list assets, set up PPM schedules, manage reactive repairs, whilst ensuring compliance to legislation and best practice. The role ensuring Health & Safety and Environmental standards are met. You will be expected to set up newly acquired property and update the property management systems. You will also be required to manage approved contractors, review the works carried out and ensure compliance to all appropriate regulations.
Whilst the role is primarily management of the properties, there will be a requirement to assist the occupants, signposting to welfare support as necessary. You may be called upon to assist the management of the Abandonment Policy and in managing Anti-Social Behaviour, in line with our Policies.
A good local knowledge of Bedford is essential. The Manager will also be involved with the provision of consistent, accurate and insightful communications between Council Members, Officers and Head Office, providing regular detailed reports and ad-hoc data.
The successful candidate will work alongside the Property Manager to deliver the services. The HCR head office in Basingstoke will provide back-office support and systems.
The right applicant will receive a salary of up to £35,000 p.a. depending on experience, qualifications and management skills, plus business mileage repayment, Simply Health Care Plan, 8% company pension contribution, and 8 statutory + 22 days paid holiday increasing annually to 25 days, and a birthday holiday p.a. The position is available immediately.
Please send your CV with a detailed covering letter explaining why you are the right candidate for this role, with examples of how you can meet our expectations on property management, communications, proactivity, detail and customer service.
For a full job description please go to: https://hcrpropertymgt.co.uk/recruiting-in-bedford-property-manager/
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Property management: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Location:

• Bedford, Bedfordshire (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 24/02/2025
Reference ID: ACL/BBC/010
Expected start date: 31/03/202

Please refer the Job description for details