Assistant Property Manager

Permanent

£28,000 - £32,000

London

Summary

We are looking for an organised and proactive Assistant Property Manager to support a team of Property Managers in the day-to-day management of residential blocks and estates. This role is ideal for someone looking to build their career in property management, combining strong administrative skills with increasing client-facing responsibility.

In addition to supporting a wider portfolio, the successful candidate will take day-to-day responsibility for 1-2 smaller clients, managing routine matters with oversight and support from senior colleagues.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting Property Managers in the effective management of residential portfolios
• Acting as a point of contact for a small number of allocated client sites
• Logging and administering buildings insurance claims, keeping all parties informed
• Attending site inspections and meetings as required, and progressing follow-up actions
• Obtaining and presenting contractor quotations in a clear and professional manner
• Issuing work orders within agreed authority levels
• Assisting with actions arising from health & safety, fire risk, and asbestos assessments
• Supporting contract re-tenders and site mobilisation following handover
• Completing LPE1 forms for allocated sites
• Producing system-generated reports and issuing standard correspondence
• Supporting general administration tasks as required by business needs
• Undertaking ad-hoc projects set by Property Managers or senior management

Skills and experience

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on your own initiative and manage competing priorities
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
• Experience working in a professional office environment
• Previous experience in property management is desirable but not essential

Qualifications

• Educated to A-Level standard (essential)
• Degree-level education (desirable)

Personal qualities

• Collaborative and professional, with the ability to build positive working relationships
• Committed to continuous improvement and learning
• Reliable, adaptable, and able to support a busy team environment

Working hours

• Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm