Jobs, fresher vacancy - Property Manager • Oxfordshire

Company: Stepping Stones

Oxfordshire

Role: Property ManagerLocation: Banbury, Oxfordshire Basis: Full time / Permanent Salary: £31,000.00 per annum; dependant on experienceStepping Stones are a family run company set in the heart of the North Oxfordshire town of Banbury. We are currently offering a rare opportunity for a Property Manager to join our forward-thinking team on a permanent basis.We are keen that Stepping Stones maintain its enviable market lead and that our customers always experience the best customer service and the highest levels of professionalism. To this end we feel that the staff are the most important part of our business. We believe that all our staff should be happy and comfortable in their work and be offered ongoing professional training and career development opportunities.The successful applicant will be responsible for managing the tenancies in a portfolio of local residential properties.Main duties of the role will include the following:Ensure a high-quality service is delivered to all clients including both landlords and tenants at all times.Carry out all pre-let checks including taking inventories and ensuring the property is let to a high standard.Conduct all check-ins and check-outs and ensuring a smooth refund of tenant deposits.Handle all insurance claims when necessaryEnsure all maintenance, renovation and refurbishment work required to maintain properties is carried out to a high standard and liaise with sub-contractors to carry out planned and unplanned works.Aim to maximise profitability of your portfolio and increase your own stock through identifying growth opportunities.Together with our accounts department ensure that rent is paid on time and that properties are looked afterProvide out of hours emergency cover on a rota system, dealing with emergency calls as appropriateWe are looking for a person with the following skills to fulfil this role:Ideally at least 3 years’ experience as a Property Manager although this is not essential.Propertymark qualified to NFOPP Level 3 ideal, but not compulsory.Have a good understanding of Residential Lettings Management and current legislationHold a full, clean driving license and access to their own carPossess good customer relation skillsThe ability to work on their own initiative as well as part of a teamThe ability to prioritize their workload and act competently under pressureBe pro-active, a quick learner and has excellent attention to detailGood communication skills and telephone mannerExcellent problem-solving skillsTo ensure that your application receives the fullest possible attention, it is essential that you consider carefully the role that you are applying for and ensure that your CV and subsequent application form contains all relevant information about yourself in relation to the advertised role.