Senior Property Manager

at  Leaders Romans Group

Job Title: Senior Property Manager
Location: Exchange Quay, Manchester
Brand: Leaders
Salary: up to £31,000 OTE inclusive of commission and bonuses
Hours: Monday to Thursday 9am to 6pm, Friday 9am to 5:30pm
About Leaders:
Leaders as part of the Leaders Romans Group, is a well- established and reputable property group across the UK. With a history rooted in proving exceptional property services, Leaders has earned a commendable reputation for its commitment to professionalism, client satisfaction and expertise in the property market
Job Summary and key responsibilities:
Reporting to the Team Manager/Head of Centre, Leaders are seeking a Senior Property Manager to join our dedicated and dynamic team based in Manchester. You will need experience previously working as a Property Manager/Senior Property Manager, and customer service to be successful. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring our customers receive the highest level of service and support. You will act as a point of contact for our tenants and landlords, assisting them with inquiries, booking appointments and ensuring a smooth process throughout the tenancy from beginning to end.

• Overseeing department to ensure professional and courteous service is received by Landlords and Tenants and identifying opportunities to enhance service levels.
• Discuss with the Head of Centre and assume responsibility for staff interviews, local inductions, local training, appraisals, coaching and development.
• Hold occasional team meetings
• Attend branch meetings as required and advise branch managers of any matters requiring their attention.
• Responding promptly and effectively to internal and external complaints.
• Managing the tenancies of a group of properties from the commencement of each tenancy until the property is returned to the owner. Specifically checking and adhering to landlords’ management instructions; Issuing instructions for management inspections and reporting to landlords following inspections; Issuing instructions for safety inspections including gas safety checks.
• Organising for remedial works to be completed on a timely basis.
• Advising landlords/managing agents of want of repairs.
• Obtaining estimates, issuing works orders, paying invoices.
• Dealing promptly with correspondence, telephone calls, and personal visits from landlords and tenants.
• Receiving End of Tenancy Reports, advising landlords and tenants of charges on tenants’ deposit for cleaning, repairs or replacements via the Depositary
• Finalising the release of the security deposit on the relevant parties in line with the scheme rules in which it is held.
• Ensuring that the diary is kept up-to-date to monitor outstanding matters.
• Reporting any complaint or legal letter/notice to the Branch Manager, appropriate Area Manager and the Lettings Director immediately upon receipt.
• Liaising closely with letting offices and client account departments.
• Responding immediately to any lack of security or essential services, or any danger to tenants or the public associated with landlords’ property.
• Assisting with customer complaints and investigations if required
• Ensuring that appropriate charges are made for all services rendered.
• Serving appropriate notices, where the landlord or tenant wishes to end a tenancy.
• Dealing with landlord statement queries.
• Negotiating with extensions and renewals.
• Achieving and maintaining relevant industry qualifications.

What are we looking for:

• Excellent communication, written and verbal
• Professional telephone manner
• Organisational skills, time management and attention to detail
• Full UK Driving License Required

What we can offer you:

• Proven track record for career growth and advancement within the company
• Market leading training and ongoing professional development
• Access to a diverse portfolio of properties
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary and additional incentives
• Quarterly and yearly awards including trips abroad
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Generous Holiday allowance, increasing by 1 day per year based on service
• Excellent Parental leave and newly introduced Fertility policy
• Staff discounts