Pay: £26,500.00 - £29,750.00 per year
- + Performance related-bonus
- 37.5 Hours per week
- Permanent position
Our Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a graduate property manager to join our thriving residential block and estate management business, located in Buckinghamshire.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and confident individual to join our friendly team of 39, based near Aylesbury / Leighton Buzzard but working across the northern home counties.
The successful candidate will support our property managers in managing our portfolio of blocks and estates on behalf of our clients, who are Residents Management Companies. This is an interesting and varied position, which involves both office-based and on-site work. You will have the opportunity to learn about leasehold law, company administration, managing client relationships and the maintenance of buildings.
We are particularly keen to hear from interested individuals who have gained some work experience following graduation and are seeking a new challenge.
We anticipate having further Graduate Property Manager opportunities in the near future and therefore also welcome applications and enquiries from those who would like to be considered for these roles but have not yet completed their studies.
As a Graduate Property Manager at Neil Douglas, your role would involve the following Duties & Responsibilities:
- Visiting the developments to carry out routine inspections of their condition
- Arranging reactive and proactive maintenance
- Ensuring contractors carry out their work to specification
- Dealing with enquiries from residents and leaseholders
- Helping to ensure compliance with health and safety regulation
- Helping to ensure compliance with lease terms and covenants
- Helping to regularly report to clients
- Helping to arranging and attend client meetings
- Helping to prepare service charge budgets
Our ideal candidate
The successful candidate will be IT literate, with excellent attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to organise their time effectively. As well as being a team player they will be able to work on their own initiative and think creatively.
They will be working for an ambitious and forward-thinking company that encourages professional development and will offer recognised training and support for qualifications with The Property Institute. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to start a career in the sector. We anticipate that the successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress within the company.
Experience of working in property (lettings or sales) would be an advantage but is not essential. We would prefer someone educated to degree level and who lives locally. You must have a willingness to be flexible and be keen to acquire knowledge and skills. A full UK driving licence and your own vehicle are also required owing to our rural location.
About Us
Neil Douglas was built to provide a more satisfying experience for those needing help and advice in managing their properties.
Founded in 2006, we have built a legacy in property management, growing a diverse portfolio of clients through client recommendations and a staunch reputation across Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire and North-West London. Now a team of 39 and growing, we have expanded our portfolio to over 150 clients through developing trusted, long-term working partnerships with leaseholders and directors of Residents Management Companies.
At Neil Douglas, we do things a little differently. We believe that property owners - not freeholders, or developers - should oversee the management of shared areas and be empowered to make their own decisions with the guidance of their Residents Management Company. We think creatively and offer up choices that other agents may not, helping clients see exactly what the best decision could be for them.
We believe in working in partnership with our clients, sharing our knowledge and experience to help them make informed decisions about the property with mutual understanding. Collaboration is at the core of everything we do and we filter this through every channel of our business, creating open working relationships built on regular communication, clear information and a bottom-line of trust.
Hours of work
This role is for 37.5 hours, 9am – 5.30pm, five days per week, with 1 hour for lunch.
We are not able to offer hybrid working for this role. It is office-based.
Length of appointment
This is a permanent appointment.
Salary and holidays
The salary will be agreed with the successful candidate. The salary will be paid monthly in arrears by BACS.
The office is closed on Bank Holidays and these days will be paid as part of a paid annual leave entitlement of 28 days per annum. An additional day of holiday, up to a maximum of 5 days, is awarded following each completed year of service.
Neil Douglas operates a pension scheme with Aviva and all staff are auto enrolled into the scheme when their employment is confirmed.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Quarterly performance-related bonus of up to £2000 per year
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,500.00-£29,750.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Education:
Work Location: In person
