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How would you like to manage a dedicated portfolio of high-quality properties across Oxfordshire and the surrounding areas while playing a key role in the growth of an exciting new residential lettings team?
Bidwells' highly respected Residential Team in Cambridge has built an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional sales and lettings services across a diverse range of properties, from contemporary new homes and charming period cottages to prestigious town and country residences.
Our success is built on a collaborative approach, with every client supported by experienced property professionals and dedicated Property Managers who provide a knowledgeable, responsive, and highly personalised service.
We are now bringing this successful model to Oxford, creating a brand-new Residential Lettings team within our established Oxford office. Backed by Bidwells' strong regional presence and multidisciplinary expertise, this is a unique opportunity to join at the beginning of an exciting new chapter and help shape the future of our lettings offering in the region.
As Property Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day management of a portfolio of quality residential properties, building strong relationships with landlords and tenants while contributing to the development and success of the Oxford lettings business.
This newly created role offers the chance to make a genuine impact, influence how the team evolves, and be part of a growing service from the ground up, all while benefiting from the support, reputation, and resources of an established market-leading firm.
Please note that some Saturday mornings will be required on a rota basis, with additional payment provided on top of your salary.
What you’ll be doing
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Carry out property inspections and following up with landlords and tenants.
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Arrange contractors and coordinate works for repairs on behalf of landlords and tenants.
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Liase daily with tenants, landlords and contractors dealing with maintenance issues and any relevant queries.
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Organise compliance certificates to ensure that properties comply with current legislation, (gas safety, EICR, EPC, Right to Rent, deposit protection etc.)
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Coordinate move-in’s and contacting utility suppliers.
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Arrange/conduct inventory check in/check out reports and managing deposit returns and negotiate disputes where necessary.
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Prepare and serve relevant notices.
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Monitor and chase any arrears including tenant rents, client balances and outstanding invoices.
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Keep up to date with changes in UK housing law and local legislations including the licencing of relevant properties
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Provide property management advice to the landlords
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Update property management software as and when required.
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Process invoices and monitor maintenance expenditure
About you
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Experience in the same/a similar role within the property field (Residential lettings would be a bonus)
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Organised and eloquent with a professional telephone manner.
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Articulate with strong verbal and written communication skills delivering a high level of customer service
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Building and maintaining strong Client relationships
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Team player with a willingness to learn, but also confident working independently and able to use own initiative
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Ability to remain calm under pressure and achieve deadlines
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Accuracy with particular attention to detail
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Strong computer skills, particularly Word and Excel
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Flexible and 'can do' attitude
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Full driving licence and access to a car to be used for business use
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Local knowledge of Oxford and surrounding areas in order to provide professional advice on market conditions would be highly advantageous
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ARLA qualified would be highly advantageous or the willingness to work towards it (supported by Bidwells)
Why Bidwells?
We’re a different kind of business. Whilst we’re a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately-owned, independent Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen.
What’s in it for you
Competitive Salary: We recognise and reward talent with generous salary and group bonus scheme. As a Real Living Wage employer, we’re committed to fair pay that reflects the true cost of living.
Comprehensive Benefits: Including up to 8% matched pension, 28 days holiday (+ bank holidays) as a minimum, along with your birthday off work, a wellness day, paid sabbaticals, private medical cover, medicash plan, lifestyle discounts and perks, and more.
Professional Development: Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities.
Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.
Family Friendly: We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you.
Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and offer agile working to support it.
Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.
Recruitment agencies: Bidwells only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been contacted and directed by a member of our Talent Acquisition Team to work on a specific vacancy. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Bidwells or any of our employees other than via our Applicant Tracking System and through our recruitment process. If this is not adhered to, agency fees will not be paid. Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Bidwells will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.
