The Role
I am currently recruiting for a graduate portfolio Manager to come on board and work with my client, the largest housing provider for second- and third-year university students. You will work alongside the Portfolio Manager working on a significant amount of investment to fuel fast growth expanding the companies portfolio. The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate or someone who is looking to start a career within property.
The Company
The company has over 900 large properties in 24 cities around the UK. Their aim is to assure students a comfortable and exceptional living experience with the most modern appliances, high quality and attractive furnishings and fittings and the best use of available space during their time studying.
Key Responsibilities
- To assist with the letting, & customer service team for the property portfolio
- To have responsibility for the financial and operational performance of the portfolio
- To achieve or exceed planned rent income and expenditure targets and budgets
- Manage the transition & integration of new acquisitions into the business
- Ensure the appearance & presentation of our properties meets expected high standards
- Develop, manage & motivate our ambassador and agent network to achieve letting & financial objectives
- Ensure compliance with statutory, industry code & best practice requirements
- Strengthen adherence to existing operational processes & standards
- Organise & manage annual tenant handover process planning and delivery each summer
- Support the implementation and embedding of planned new digital business processes
- Lead performance improvement projects & initiatives working with team members to implement
- Address & resolve escalated issues & complaints in a timely & efficient manner
- Research, monitor & report on market activity in existing and target cities
- To carry out any reasonable request from the senior management team and to work flexibly across the organisation as required.
To be considered for this role, you mut have:
- Strong leadership & people management skills
- Excellent organisation & time management skills
- Strong budget management credentials & accountability
- Advanced communication & institutional quality reporting skills
- Committed to providing excellent level of customer service from initial contact through to tenancy end
- Able to manage multiple projects running concurrently
- Manage team to enter consistently high-quality information in our management systems
- Full UK Driving Licence Desired
Benefits
- Special overtime rate
- Company phone and laptop
- 25 days holiday
- Great transport links
If you think you have the relevant experience for this role, please APPLY today.