Are you an experienced Property Manager looking for your next step, or an established Senior Property Manager ready to take on more responsibility? We're recruiting for a Senior Property Manager to join a leading independent estate agent in Huddersfield who have a well-established, friendly team and an impressive managed portfolio.

As Senior Property Manager, what's in it for you?
• A competitive basic salary dependent on your level of experience of £30-32,000
• A flexible 4 or 5 day working week - a fantastic opportunity for those looking for greater flexibility around family and other commitments
• 1 in 4 Saturday mornings, 9am-1pm, paid as additional hours and the odd bacon butty!
• 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• A friendly, supportive team environment where everyone works together
• The opportunity to step into a senior position within an established and successful property management department
• Modern systems and processes, including Reapit


Your role as a Senior Property Manager:
• Overseeing a team within the property management department, providing support, guidance and direction on a day-to-day basis
• Managing and overseeing a portfolio of approximately 1,900 managed properties, ensuring excellent levels of service are maintained
• Taking responsibility for complex property management issues and providing support to the wider team when required
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with landlords, providing advice and keeping them informed throughout the management process
• Managing disputes and resolving issues between landlords, tenants and other associated parties
• Supporting the team with maintenance queries, including overseeing urgent and complex maintenance issues where required
• Overseeing the communication between property managers and clients, ensuring the highest levels of customer service are maintained
• Ensuring properties remain compliant with relevant legislation and regulations, working closely with the team to ensure all necessary processes are followed
• Overseeing routine and reactive maintenance and ensuring works are progressed efficiently
• Supporting the team with tenancy notices, end of tenancy processes and deposit matters where required
• Providing coaching, guidance and support to less experienced members of the team, helping them to develop and perform effectively
• Monitoring workloads and ensuring the department operates efficiently, with work appropriately prioritised and delegated
• Using Reapit to maintain accurate records and manage the property portfolio effectively
• Remaining hands-on within the department while providing senior-level support and leadership to the team
• Although predominantly office based, attending properties when necessary to deal with particularly complex issues

What we're looking for from a Senior Property Manager:
• Previous experience in residential property management is essential – ideally as a Senior Property Manager, or an experienced Property Manager ready to take their next step
• Experience working with a sizeable managed portfolio and a strong understanding of the day-to-day property management process
• Some previous experience supporting, mentoring or overseeing other members of a team would be advantageous
• Strong communication and people skills – build lasting relationships with landlords, tenants and colleagues
• A proactive, organised approach with the ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload
• Strong problem-solving skills and the confidence to take ownership of complex issues
• Solid IT skills and ideally experience using Reapit, although training can be provided for the right candidate
• A good understanding of property management legislation, compliance and best practice
• A well-presented and professional approach
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• A driving licence and access to your own vehicle would be advantageous due to the occasional requirement to attend properties

If you're an experienced Property Manager looking for a role that offers genuine responsibility, a great team environment and the flexibility of a 4 or 5 day working week, we'd love to hear from you.

Magnus James Property Recruitment is a specialist recruiter for the property industry and covers the following areas, New Homes, Residential Lettings, Estate Agents, Property Management and Block Management.