Assistant Property Manager

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This is an exciting opportunity for a compliance focussed assistant property manager, to join our friendly team of property managers based within our Harrogate office, on a part time basis. You will support the team with the compliance management of a portfolio of rural properties, as well as other administration duties as required.

We offer a highly competitive salary package which includes a fantastic benefits package including 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 so on! In addition, we welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements and can be discussed at the application stage.

Main tasks:

• Assisting with the compliance management of rural and estate property throughout Yorkshire.
• Dealing with maintenance enquiries.
• Maintaining a compliant portfolio.
• Assist with arranging repairs and improvements.
• 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.
• Submit and handle insurance claims including obtaining quotations, providing the supporting evidence and instructing required works at the correct stage.
• Liaise with external parties such as insurance brokers, building surveyors and specialist consultants.
• 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.

What will it take to be successful?

Ideally you will have ideally gained experience in a professional services compliance role within the property sector, although property sector experience is not essential and training will be provided. You will be a strong communicator, with good working knowledge of compliance procedures and the ability to learn new software systems. You will also be a quick learner with excellent organisation skills, who focuses on attention to detail and accuracy, along with a good level of Microsoft Office knowledge.

The role is part time; working up to 25 hours per week, over 3-5 days with core CJ hours which are 9.00am-5.30pm, Monday to Friday. We are open to those applicants looking for more flexibility and autonomy in their role.

If you don't feel you meet the above criteria but feel you have some of the qualities or requirements we are looking for and would like to ask questions about the role, we would welcome the opportunity to meet you and discuss the role further.