Graduate Property Manager

MFB 10643

Graduate Property Manager - £26,000

Exeter – Office Based

Monday to Friday 9am – 6pm (weekends required during busy periods)

The Role

I am currently recruiting for a Graduate Property Manager to come on board and work with my client, the largest housing provider for second- and third-year university students. You will work alongside the Property Manager working on a significant amount of investment to fuel fast growth expanding the companies portfolio. The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate or someone who is looking to start a career within property.

The Company

The company has over 900 large properties in 24 cities around the UK.  Their aim is to assure students a comfortable and exceptional living experience with the most modern appliances, high quality and attractive furnishings and fittings and the best use of available space during their time studying.

Key Responsibilities

• To assist with the letting, & customer service team for the property portfolio
• To have responsibility for the financial and operational performance of the portfolio
• To achieve or exceed planned rent income and expenditure targets and budgets
• Manage the transition & integration of new acquisitions into the business
• Ensure the appearance & presentation of our properties meets expected high standards
• Develop, manage & motivate our ambassador and agent network to achieve letting & financial objectives
• Ensure compliance with statutory, industry code & best practice requirements
• Strengthen adherence to existing operational processes & standards
• Organise & manage annual tenant handover process planning and delivery each summer
• Support the implementation and embedding of planned new digital business processes
• Lead performance improvement projects & initiatives working with team members to implement
• Address & resolve escalated issues & complaints in a timely & efficient manner
• Research, monitor & report on market activity in existing and target cities
• To carry out any reasonable request from the senior management team and to work flexibly across the organisation as required.

To be considered for this role, you mut have:

• Strong leadership & people management skills
• Excellent organisation & time management skills
• Strong budget management credentials & accountability
• Advanced communication & institutional quality reporting skills
• Committed to providing excellent level of customer service from initial contact through to tenancy end
• Able to manage multiple projects running concurrently
• Manage team to enter consistently high-quality information in our management systems
• Full UK Driving Licence – Desired

Benefits

• Special overtime rate
• Company phone and laptop
• 25 days holiday
• Great transport links