Overview
Property Manager — Part-Time / Ad Hoc, with scope to grow
About us
We're an independent property company managing a residential portfolio across Greater Manchester and London, alongside a potential growing book of third-party management instructions for private landlords. The business is led by an RICS Chartered Surveyor.
We're small, direct, and we do things properly. There's no call centre and no layers of management — the person doing the work speaks to the landlord and the tenant.
The role
We're building out the management side of the business and want one experienced person to help us do it. This starts as part-time or ad hoc work, sized around the current book. As the book grows, so does the role.
This is not a stopgap hire. We're looking for someone we can trust with client money, client relationships, and our reputation, and who wants to be here in three years' time.
What you'll be doing
- Day-to-day management of tenanted residential properties — tenant queries, maintenance, contractors, rent arrears
- Keeping every property compliant: gas safety, EICRs, EPCs, deposit protection, Right to Rent, licensing where it applies
- Managing tenancies under the current framework — assured periodic tenancies, written statements of terms, rent increases, and Section 8 grounds where required
- Property visits and inspections, with written reports to landlords
- Onboarding new instructions and getting them compliant from day one
- Straightforward, professional communication with landlords, tenants and contractors
What you'll need
- Real UK residential property management experience — ideally with a mix of private landlord and portfolio work
- A working command of current legislation, and a habit of keeping up with it. Phase 1 of the Renters' Rights Act came into force on 1 May 2026 and the PRS Database follows; you should already understand what that has changed and what's coming
- Sound judgement and discretion — you'll be dealing with client money and difficult conversations without someone checking your work
- Confident written English; landlords will read what you send
- Organised, self-directed, and comfortable working without a big team around you
Helpful, not essential
- ARLA Propertymark or equivalent qualification
- HMO and student property experience
- Block or leasehold management exposure
- Familiarity with UK management software (Arthur, Fixflo, Alto, Re-Leased or similar)
- Comfortable using AI tools, or willing to learn — we use them to cut out admin and expect that to increase
- Full UK driving licence
Hours and pay
£23–£28 per hour, depending on experience. The rate reflects that this begins as a part-time or ad hoc engagement rather than a full-time salaried post. Hours are flexible and can work around existing commitments. As the managed portfolio grows, we expect the hours and the scope to grow with it.
To apply
Send a CV and a short note telling us what you currently manage and what you'd want this to become.
Pay: £23.00-£28.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester (Greater Manchester)
