Property Manager - 1349

React Recruitment Ltd; Chatham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Property Manager in Chatham to manage a portfolio of residential properties. The role involves coordinating maintenance, ensuring compliance, and maintaining landlord-tenant relationships. Key responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, handling disputes, and onboarding new landlords. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, and property management experience is a plus. This is a full-time role with occasional property visits expected.

Qualifications

• Previous property management experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and good computer skills.
• Confident communicator with excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of residential properties for landlords and tenants.
• Coordinating timely maintenance and repairs.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory certificates.
• Overseeing check-outs for tenancy transitions.
• Handling disputes and complaints professionally.

Skills

Organisational skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Willingness to learn

Job description

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm, 30‑minute lunch break

Every other Saturday with day off in the week

About the Property Manager role

Our client is seeking an organised and proactive Property Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of 50–70 residential properties, predominantly HMOs. You will act as the dedicated point of contact for both landlords and tenants, ensuring a high standard of service from move‑in through to tenancy end.

You will be responsible for the smooth day‑to‑day management of your portfolio, coordinating maintenance, compliance, and communication, while maintaining strong landlord and tenant relationships. Success in this role is measured by client satisfaction, retention, and contribution to the company’s reputation for excellence.

Property Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a portfolio of residential properties, acting as the main point of contact for landlords and tenants
• Coordinating maintenance and repairs in a timely and cost‑effective manner
• Ensuring all statutory certificates and compliance requirements are up to date
• Onboarding new landlords and properties
• Overseeing check‑outs to ensure smooth tenancy transitions
• Ensuring property inspections are completed on time
• Handling tenancy disputes and complaints professionally
• Auditing, managing, and assisting with the recruitment of contractors
• Keeping accurate records and providing regular updates to clients
• Calm and professional, even under pressure
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail, good computer skills
• Confident communicator with excellent customer service skills
• Willing to learn, develop, and grow with the company
• Previous property management experience is desirable but not essential

Property Manager Additional Information:

• Ad hoc property visits may be required (approximately once per week)