Trainee Property Manager

Trainee Property Manager

Full-time permanent position

In person – Leith, Edinburgh

Company: Watt Property

Hours

• 37 hrs per week
• 5 days 830am till 4.30pm/4pm Friday
• with ½ hour unpaid lunch.

Salary £26000 per annum.

Holidays 28 days

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, organised and self-motivated individuals to join our professional and well-established Letting Agency based in Leith, Edinburgh.

The vacancy would suit someone wanting to begin their career in Property Management which would include funded qualifications and on-site training.

The successful applicant would be part of a small fully supportive team providing a personal service to landlords and tenants and would run their own portfolio of properties which gives excellent job satisfaction.

Responsibilities include;

• managing a portfolio of properties around Edinburgh and East Lothian,
• liaising with landlords and tenants, including handling all aspects of property management work,
• vetting tenants, dealing with applications and rent collection.
• communicating regularly with contractors and suppliers to coordinate maintenance and repairs
• ensuring compliance with all industry regulations and legislation.
• property presentation and marketing,
• preparation of inventories,
• viewings and property inspections.
• Keeping up to date with legislation

Requirements:

• Commitment to undertake (SCQF Level 6) in Residential Letting Property Management (Scotland) Qualification within first year of employment.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office experience is essential.
• Motivation to work well under pressure & with time constraints.
• Experience in SME Professional software, Fixflo and Inventorybase would be beneficial, but not essential.
• Ability to work independently and work well as part of a team.
• Clean UK driving licence.
• Pleasant telephone manner

Benefits

• Company events
• Charity team building events
• Admin day working from home one day per month.
• Parking permit
• Access to company car to fulfil work remit.
• Small team providing a personal service where you get to know your clients.
• Sick Pay
• Supported weekly meeting and debrief.
• Ongoing training and development
• Company pension

Applications should be submitted, by email, along with a covering letter and an up to date CV