Property Manager
Salary: £32,000 - £42,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week (or part time may be considered)
Location: Based from LE14, but working across all homes
Reporting to: Head of Business Services
Job Purpose
The Property Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all residential properties are maintained to a safe, compliant, and high-quality standard. The role will lead on health and safety compliance across the organisation's homes, oversee property maintenance and improvement projects, coordinate contractors, and provide assurance that properties meet all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
The post holder will work closely with operational managers to ensure that homes provide safe, well-maintained environments for young people and staff. They will be expected to contribute to setting budgets and monitoring spending in line with agreed
Key Responsibilities
Health and Safety Compliance
- Act as the organisation's lead for property-related health and safety matters.
- Ensure all homes remain compliant with relevant health and safety legislation, regulations, and best practice guidance.
- Monitor health and safety risks across the property portfolio and recommend corrective actions where required.
- Maintain oversight of statutory inspections, testing, and certification, ensuring these are completed within required timescales.
- Support managers in addressing health and safety concerns and implementing remedial actions.
- Investigate property-related incidents and contribute to risk assessments as required.
- Complete and submit RIDDOR reports where appropriate and maintain accurate records of reportable incidents.
Property Compliance and New Home Commissioning
- Lead on the commissioning and mobilisation of new homes from a property compliance perspective.
- Ensure new properties meet all relevant fire safety, health and safety, and regulatory requirements prior to occupation.
- Coordinate inspections, surveys, certifications, and remedial works required to achieve compliance.
- Provide assurance to senior management that properties are fit for purpose and safe for occupation.
Maintenance and Repairs
- Oversee planned and reactive maintenance across all properties.
- Ensure routine and minor maintenance issues are addressed promptly and effectively.
- Source and coordinate contractors and maintenance providers as required.
- Monitor the quality and timeliness of maintenance work and take action where standards are not met.
- Maintain effective systems for reporting, tracking, and resolving maintenance issues.
Project Management
- Obtain and evaluate quotations for larger maintenance, refurbishment, and improvement projects.
- Make recommendations regarding contractor selection and value for money.
- Coordinate project delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
- Undertake quality assurance checks on completed works and ensure defects are addressed.
- Monitor contractor performance and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers.
Fleet and Asset Management
- Oversee the management and maintenance of pool vehicles.
Record Keeping and Reporting
- Maintain accurate records relating to compliance, maintenance, inspections, certifications, and property works.
- Produce reports for senior managers on compliance status, maintenance activity, and emerging risks.
- Contribute to audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews as required.
General Responsibilities
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Work collaboratively with operational managers and external contractors.
- Ensure all activities are carried out in line with organisational policies and procedures.
- Undertake other duties commensurate with the level and nature of the post.
About You
Essential Knowledge and Experience
- Experience of property management, facilities management, estates management, or a similar role.
- Knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements relating to residential properties.
- Experience of managing contractors and coordinating maintenance works.
- Experience of obtaining and evaluating quotations and overseeing projects.
- Understanding of fire safety requirements within residential settings.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
- Proficient IT skills, including record keeping and reporting systems.
- Full UK driving licence.
Essential Qualifications
- Recognised Health and Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH General Certificate, or equivalent).
Desirable Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications
- Experience working within children's residential care, supported accommodation, social care, housing, or a regulated residential environment.
- Knowledge of Ofsted requirements relating to residential provision.
- Experience of commissioning or mobilising new residential services.
- Training or experience in RIDDOR reporting and incident investigation.
- Fire safety qualification or relevant fire safety experience.
- Project management qualification or experience.
Personal Attributes
- Strong attention to detail.
- Proactive and solution-focused approach.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative.
- High levels of integrity and accountability.
- Ability to remain calm and effective when dealing with urgent issues.
- Commitment to maintaining safe and high-quality environments for young people and staff.
Why join Anchor?
At Anchor, our purpose is simple: supporting young people to thrive beyond care.
Everything we do is focused on helping children and young people build safer, happier and more independent futures. While this isn't a frontline care role, the work you do will have a direct impact on the quality of care we provide. The people we recruit, the standards we maintain and the support we give our teams all contribute to the outcomes our young people achieve.
We're a growing organisation with five children's homes and further expansion planned. Unlike larger organisations, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, contribute ideas, influence improvements and see the direct impact of your work.
What we offer
- Flexible working arrangements considered.
- Annual leave that increases with service; 28 days including bank holidays on joining, 31.5 days including bank holidays after one year's service, 33 days including bank holidays after two years' service.
- Enhanced company sick pay after one year's service.
- Medicash healthcare benefits.
Safeguarding Commitment
Anchor Care and Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and thorough pre-employment checks, including references.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
How to Apply
Interested? Get in touch today.
Once we receive your enquiry, we will send you a full job description and application form. Fully completed application forms are required to progress to the next stage of the process. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a face-to-face interview.
Closing date: Midday on Friday 19th June 2026 with interviews planned early July.
Pay: £32,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
