Leasehold Compliance & Managing Agent Lead – 12-Month FTC

Eastlight Community Homes Ltd; Braintree; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent community housing provider in Braintree seeks an experienced Managing Agent Contract Manager for a full-time, 12-month contract. The role involves overseeing contract compliance, ensuring safety and quality in managed estates, and developing strong partnerships with external agents. Candidates must have significant experience in leasehold management and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. The position offers an annual salary of £48,000, generous leave, and robust employee benefits including a pension plan and healthcare cash plan.

Benefits

Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight matches contributions)

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual wellbeing grant

Trailblazing family leave

Healthcare cash plan

Paid professional membership

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leasehold and estate management.
• Ability to interpret complex leases and manage agent performance.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure managing agent performance and compliance.
• Oversee service charge accuracy and transparency.
• Build partnerships with managing agents and residents.

Skills

Leasehold legislation knowledge

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Negotiation skills

Education

Membership of The Property Institute (TPI) or RICS

Job description

A prominent community housing provider in Braintree seeks an experienced Managing Agent Contract Manager for a full-time, 12-month contract. The role involves overseeing contract compliance, ensuring safety and quality in managed estates, and developing strong partnerships with external agents. Candidates must have significant experience in leasehold management and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. The position offers an annual salary of £48,000, generous leave, and robust employee benefits including a pension plan and healthcare cash plan.