Assistant Property Manager
  • England,London,City of London
  • full-time
  • Salary negotiable
Job Description:
*Supportive friendly team
*Great workspace
*Mixed portfolio (commercial and residential)
Property Manager
Based in the City Centre of London 
£30k - £35k
Full time in the office

Key Responsibilities:
*Maintenance & Compliance: *Ensure all properties meet health & safety, fire, and building regulations.
*Organise regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and necessary repairs (e.g., plumbing, electrical, HVAC systems).

*Tenant Relations: *Serve as the primary point of contact for tenant inquiries, complaints, and requests.
*Address tenant concerns promptly while fostering positive relationships.
*Ensure tenants understand and adhere to lease terms.

*Property Management: *Oversee property management tasks, including tenant viewings, renewals, inventory management, and check-out processes.
*Handle tenancy agreements (ASTs), serve notices, and manage deposit processes.

*Vendor Management: *Build and maintain relationships with reliable contractors, suppliers, and service providers.
*Oversee contracted work, including planned and reactive maintenance, repairs, and cleaning for both residential and commercial units.

*Leasing & Marketing: *Market vacant properties, screen prospective tenants, and manage the leasing process.
*Utilize digital marketing platforms to advertise vacancies and communicate with tenants.

*Rent Collection & Financial Management: *Ensure timely rent collection for residential and commercial properties.
*Implement payment processes, follow up on overdue payments, and enforce penalties if necessary.
*Assist in preparing annual budgets and forecasting property income and expenses (e.g., taxes, insurance, maintenance).

*Quality Assurance: *Ensure all work is completed to high standards, within budget, and on time.
*Monitor contractor performance and adherence to agreements.

*General Support: *Flexibility to handle urgent matters or attend to maintenance tasks outside of regular working hours.

Requirements:
*Experience: *Minimum of 2 years in property management, including maintenance oversight.

*Knowledge & Skills: *Strong understanding of local landlord-tenant laws, health & safety regulations, and leasing terms.
*Proficient in council tax, business rates, contract negotiation, and tenant management.
*Financial acumen for budgeting, rent collection, and managing expenses.
*Excellent communication and negotiation skills for managing tenant and contractor relationships.
*Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
*Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and familiarity with property management software.
*Attention to detail with a problem-solving mindset.
*Willingness to learn and adapt.

*Preferred Attributes: *Experience supervising third-party contractors.
*Ability to manage expectations of tenants and internal stakeholders.
*Based in London (within the M25).

Additional Information:
*Flexibility to handle urgent issues outside standard hours may be required.
*Commitment to company principles and values is essential.

If this is of interest - get in touch today -
Job number 1690190
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Company Details:
GKR International
Company size: 10–19 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
GKR International is a real estate recruitment specialist, representing many of the most respected property brands globally.We are part of Recruitment...
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