Property Manager

Property Manager - Rent to Buy (3-Month Temporary Contract)Location: Trafford, Manchester & surrounding areas Salary: £33,588 - £37,093 per annum (depending on experience) Contract: Temporary - 3 Months Working Pattern: Agile working (1-2 days per week in the office) Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm The OpportunityI'm currently recruiting for an experienced Property Manager to join a busy and well-established housing team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with residential property management experience who enjoys building strong relationships with residents, managing a varied property portfolio, and delivering an outstanding customer experience. This is a fast-paced role where no two days are the same. You'll be responsible for managing tenancies from start to finish, ensuring properties remain compliant, minimising void periods, coordinating repairs, and working closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver a high-quality housing management service. Key Responsibilities • Manage a portfolio of residential properties within the Rent to Buy service. • Support the letting process by arranging viewings and progressing tenancies. • Minimise void periods and maximise rental income. • Carry out tenancy management activities in line with legislation and company policies. • Complete tenancy checks, including fraud prevention and subletting investigations. • Manage fast-paced move-ins and tenancy changes efficiently. • Raise repair requests and oversee works through to completion. • Build positive relationships with residents, contractors and key stakeholders. • Handle resident enquiries and complaints, ensuring excellent customer service throughout. • Maintain accurate records using internal systems. • Ensure compliance with all relevant housing legislation and legal requirements. What We're Looking ForTo be considered, you'll ideally have: • Previous experience in residential property or housing management. • A strong understanding of tenancy management and housing legislation. • Knowledge of Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs), tenancy breaches, arrears and legal notices. • Excellent communication and customer service skills. • Experience working in a target-driven, customer-focused environment. • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, Teams and CRM systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365. • Experience managing customer complaints and achieving positive outcomes. Desirable • ARLA, CIH or equivalent professional qualification. • Previous experience within social housing, housing management, facilities management or ASB. What's in it for you? • Competitive salary of £33,588 - £37,093 per annum. • ECU allowance (subject to eligibility). • Excellent pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions. • 28 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays. • Westfield Health Cash Plan. • Life assurance. • Paid volunteering leave. • Employee Assistance Programme. • Additional lifestyle and wellbeing benefits. If you're an experienced Property Manager looking for your next opportunity and enjoy working in a varied, customer-focused role, I'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered.