Trainee Property Manager

Our very well established, independent client, is looking for a trainee Property Manager to join their successful Property Management department in Colchester CO3
The successful applicant will be given full training on how to be responsible for looking after a portfolio of properties; therefore, they must be able to take on board important information quickly and responsilbly and also to be able to manage their own workload, be able to work closely with others and keep on top of any issues and prioritise jobs as necessary.
Full training will be given, but any previous Lettings negotiator or administration experience would be a bonus.
Responsibilities include but will not be limited to:
* Working with and supporting the senior Property Manager
* Attending Team meetings
* Learning the process of section notices (21 & 8)
* Leaarning how to implement new procedures.
* Have the ability to learn fast and implement the management of rental properties.
* Be fully conversant with current regulation/ legislation and processes surrounding Property Management
* Dealing with maintenance contractors daily
* Striving to exceed team targets and standards.
* Learning how to complete property inspections
* Striving to exceed customer expectations.
* Handling complaints and providing solutions for tenants and landlords
* Maintaining policies and procedures in accordance with company policies
* Ensuring compliance
* Full training given
The Successful Applicant will need to possess the following skills:
* A strong interest in a career in Property Management
* Residential Property industry Experience would be a benefit
* The candidates must have intermediate computer literacy.
* Experience of lettings/property management software packages
* Be able to manage their own workload.
* Full valid driving licence is preferable but not essential. (Use of pool cars)
* Excellent administrative skills and experience with word & excel
The hours will be:
Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 5.00pm & Fridays 9.00am - 5.00pm Every other Saturday 9.00am - 3.00pm, day off in the week.
Salary range will be:
between £24.000pa to £26,500pa depending on experience.
If this role is of interest to you and you and you have the experience the role requires, please send us your most up to date CV and contact details to either Kelly or Steve Bastow Irwin Recruitment.
Due to the high volume of enquiries that we receive, we are not always able to respond to all CVs. If you have not received a response within one week, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful in this instance
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed