Property Manager

Job Title: Property Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

Contract: Full Time, 3-month fixed term (with potential extension)Location: Leicester (Hybrid working)DBS Check: Basic

Working Pattern

• Office-based: 2 days per week (Leicester office)
• Home working: 2/3 days per week

Role Overview

Our client, a well‑established social housing provider, is seeking an experienced Property Manager to join them on a 3‑month fixed‑term contract, with strong potential for extension. This role is vital in ensuring continuity of service delivery during a period of organisational change and team restructuring.

If you are an operationally focused property professional with strong leadership skills and a background in social housing, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a high‑impact interim role.

Key Responsibilities

• Line management of a team of 5 staff (1 Administrator and 4 Surveyors)
• Provide clear direction, support, and performance management to the team
• Oversee responsive repairs and voids management, ensuring works are delivered on time and within budget
• Ensure emergency repairs are prioritised and completed within required timescales
• Monitor performance and quality of repairs across dispersed stock
• Manage and monitor contractor performance against KPIs and SLAs
• Address performance issues and ensure value for money
• Maintain strong working relationships with external contractors
• Embed and oversee compliance with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
• Ensure service delivery aligns with Awaab’s Law, particularly around damp, mould, and hazard response times
• Support property-related compliance within tenancy and leasehold arrangements
• Manage property-related issues linked to tenancies and leaseholds
• Provide advice and resolution on complex property and leasehold matters

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in property management within social housing
• Strong knowledge of responsive repairs, voids, and contractor management
• Experience managing and motivating multi-disciplinary teams
• Working knowledge of HHSRS and current housing compliance standards
• Understanding of Awaab’s Law and its operational impact
• Ability to manage dispersed housing stock and site-based work
• Strong organisational, communication, and decision-making skills

Desirable

• Experience working in interim or fixed-term roles
• Knowledge of housing regulation and best practice in property services

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