Trainee Property Manager

Vanta Staffing High Wycombe are recruiting for a Trainee Property Manager to provide effective property management solutions for an Estate Agent based in High Wycombe. This is a permanent role.
Monday - Friday (1 in 4 Saturdays)
8.30am - 6pm with an hour or lunch
GBP25,000 per annum with GBP3600 KPI commission
The main responsibilities of the Trainee Property Manager are:
· Managing and maintaining the gas safety records for the managed portfolio.
· Managing and maintaining the EICR records for the managed portfolio.
· Managing and maintaining the Legionnaire risk assessment for the managed portfolio.
· Admin and chasing of the Rent collection and Let only portfolio gas safety, EICR & Legionella risk assessments.
· Sending out inspection letters.
· Carrying out routine property inspections on the managed portfolio.
· Sending complete property inspection reports to the landlords and tenants and following up any issues reported to the property Manager.
· Support the property Managers in liaising with tenants, landlords and contractors to resolve maintenance issues for the managed portfolio.
· Support the property Managers in dealing with end of tenancy deposit returns for the managed portfolio.
· Support the property Managers in negotiating dilapidation compensation for the landlords of our managed portfolio.
· Support the property Managers in attending managed properties where required to deal with maintenance issues.
· Sending out check out reports to tenants and landlords within a timely manner when a tenancy has ended.
· Sending out utility letters/emails to utility companies and councils at the end of the tenancies and providing meter readings.
· Checking invoices received against works orders and enter onto system.
· Support the property Managers in obtaining competitive quotes for our clients.
· Managing and maintaining a database of public liability insurance for the panel of contractors.
· Assisting in the general running of the front and back office in line with the business needs.
· End of tenancy utility letters.
· Support the property Managers in arrears chasing for the portfolio and updating all parties.
· Support the property Managers in arranging pre tenancy conditions.
· End of tenancy shut down.
· General administration to support the department.
The requirements of the Trainee Property Manager are:
· Professional telephone manner.
· Basic IT skills.
· Basic understanding of property maintenance.
· Being able to keep calm when working under pressure.
· Be self- motivated.
· Excellent communication skills, with the ability to be professional but assertive.
· ARLA qualification is desirable but not essential.
· Block management experience is desirable but not essential.
Parking permit will be given.