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We have an exciting opportunity to join our Oxford office as a Trainee Property Manager. This role would suit someone seeking a new challenge to build a career within the residential property sector. You will receive hands-on training and development opportunities to build your knowledge of property management and residential lettings, client relations and legal compliance.
The post holder will join a team of 10 working across a range of levels and support functions. Our Oxford office has over 100 professionals across our main divisions which means there are lots of exciting events going on with various office socials, health & wellbeing and fundraising activities to get involved in.
We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package which includes a variety of flexible benefits allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme and more! We welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements, which can be discussed at the application stage.
Main tasks:
* Manage a portfolio of circa 50 properties.
* Dealing with maintenance enquiries, arranging repairs and improvements.
* Completing property inspections.
* Assist with the co-ordination of the relevant safety checks with specialist contractors and recording the valid documentation on a central database.
* Liaise regularly with the finance departments including monitoring financial activity, requesting funds, authorising invoices and budgeting for planned works.
* Consistently maintain a high standard of record keeping, update and maximise the use of databases to ensure accuracy in file management, communications and compliance.
* Maintain a working knowledge of compliance information such as Landlord and Tenant/Tenancy Law and Money Laundering.
* Contribute to the success of Carter Jonas with regard to cross-selling and other opportunities by understanding the functions of other departments and communicating effectively with colleagues.
What will it take to be successful?
To be successful in this role, you'll have strong customer service skills and a keen interest in the residential property sector. You'll also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, good administrative and organisational skills and the ability to multitask, working well under pressure. You'll be a strong team player with good interpersonal skills, IT literate and comfortable working with databases and relevant software. Residential lettings experience is desirable but not essential.
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