Junior Lettings Manager - £26,000

Monday to Friday 9am – 6pm (weekends required during busy periods) The Role I am currently recruiting for a Junior 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. Ritz Recruitment