Property Manager (Home Ownership Specialist)
JOB_54028154805149Job type
ContractLocation
ManchesterWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Building ServicesIndustry
Property & Real EstatePay
£22.34phr + holiday pay
Housing | Home Ownership | Property management | £22.34phr + holiday pay | 2 Months +
Purpose of the Role
We are seeking a customer-focused and knowledgeable Temporary Home Ownership Specialist to provide professional, cost-effective, and high-quality homeownership service. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of leasehold and shared ownership properties, ensuring compliance with lease obligations, delivering excellent customer service, and supporting customers through a range of homeownership transactions including staircasing, lease extensions, resales and service charge matters. [Home Ownership | PDF]
Key Responsibilities
Property and Leasehold Management
- Deliver a proactive and high-quality property and leasehold management service to leaseholders and landlords.
- Manage all aspects of leasehold administration, including lease interpretation, permissions, scheme inspections and Management Packs (LPE1).
- Develop a thorough understanding of individual lease agreements and ensure compliance with lease covenants and obligations.
- Investigate and respond appropriately to breaches of lease conditions.
- Provide clear guidance to customers, solicitors and third parties regarding:
- Shared ownership staircasing
- Lease extensions
- Property resales
- Other leasehold transactions
- Take ownership of allocated schemes and work collaboratively across departments to ensure effective service delivery. [Home Ownership | PDF]
Customer Service and Engagement
- Deliver excellent customer service through effective written and verbal communication.
- Build positive relationships with leaseholders and stakeholders.
- Attend and support leaseholder meetings when required.
- Resolve customer enquiries professionally and efficiently while maintaining high levels of satisfaction. [Home Ownership | PDF]
Health, Safety and Compliance
- Conduct regular site and scheme inspections to assess property conditions and service standards.
- Identify and escalate repairs, maintenance requirements and health and safety risks.
- Ensure statutory and regulatory health and safety requirements are met.
- Respond promptly to concerns raised by residents, contractors and third parties. [Home Ownership | PDF]
Service Charges and Financial Management
- Support the preparation and administration of service charge budgets, annual demands and year-end accounts.
- Monitor expenditure across schemes and investigate significant budget variances.
- Communicate financial information effectively to customers.
- Ensure sinking and reserve funds are appropriately managed to support future maintenance requirements. [Home Ownership | PDF]
Teamwork and Continuous Improvement
- Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to provide a joined-up customer experience.
- Contribute to service improvements, policies and procedures.
- Support wider organisational objectives and undertake additional duties appropriate to the role. [Home Ownership | PDF]
Person Specification
Essential Experience
- Experience in leasehold, homeownership or property management.
- Good understanding of leasehold legislation and service charge management.
- Experience of setting, monitoring and managing service charge budgets.
- Experience of communicating effectively with customers, leaseholders and professional stakeholders.
- Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise competing demands.
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team. [Home Ownership | PDF]
Essential Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
- Good analytical and numerical abilities.
- Ability to interpret complex lease documentation and communicate information clearly.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Property Manager (Home Ownership Specialist)JOB_540281548051492026-07-032026-10-01
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