Trainee Property Manager

at  Carter Jonas

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Trainee Property Manager to join our Parsons Green office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career within the residential property sector. As a Trainee Property Manager, you will assist with the growth and development of the Parsons Green branch and will be provided with training and support in order to meet set targets. As the post holder, you support the team with the management of a portfolio of let properties throughout the whole rental process from the tenancy start up stage (check in) to the tenancy termination stage (check out) in a manner that satisfies agreed departmental targets.
We offer a highly competitive salary package which includes a fantastic benefits package including a variety of flexible benefits allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme and so on! In addition, we welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements and can be discussed at the application stage.

ABOUT US:

Since 1855, Carter Jonas has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies in the UK with a network of 34 offices across England and Wales, employing more than 1,000 partners and employees.
Our tailored service and Simply Better Advice have enabled us to forge lasting, intelligent and trusting partnerships with our clients. These long-standing relationships are our most important and most closely protected asset. From private landowners to local authorities, pension funds to farmers – our universe of client experience is among the most varied in UK property.
We employ the very best people. We are a place where people want to work, and our culture is both collaborative and business minded. We have experts in every field who deliver long term advice that enhances our clients’ future prosperity.
Ahead of the curve, we are pioneering in the use of technology within the property industry, making Carter Jonas a hugely exciting place to work.

• Assisting with the management of circa 150 properties.
• Dealing with maintenance enquiries.
• Assisting with property inspections.
• Assist with arranging repairs and improvements.
• Assist with the co-ordination of the relevant safety checks with specialist contractors and recording the valid documentation on a central database.
• Liaise regularly with the finance departments including monitoring financial activity, requesting funds, authorising invoices and budgeting for planned works.
• Submit and handle insurance claims including obtaining quotations, providing the supporting evidence and instructing required works at the correct stage.
• Liaise with external parties such as insurance brokers, building surveyors and specialist consultants.
• Understand the area and develop a sound knowledge of property rents and values and desired presentation of properties together with a keen awareness of local competition.
• Consistently maintain a high standard of record keeping, update and maximise the use of databases to ensure accuracy in file management, communications and compliance.
• Maintain a working knowledge of compliance information such as Landlord and Tenant/Tenancy Law and Money Laundering.
• Be a positive influence helping to maintain a mutually supportive and team orientated environment.
• Support the excellent reputation of Carter Jonas by providing a high level of efficiency and customer service to all clients and tenants.