Trainee Property Manager

Job Overview

At Places for People we hire People, not numbers! We value enthusiasm, community spirit, respect, and a desire to grow. As the UK’s leading social enterprise, we are dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving communities for both our customers and employees.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, we are recruiting a Permanent Property Manager based in Edinburgh. You will be the first point of contact for all customer enquiries and complaints related to the customer and the property, ensuring the highest level of service to both internal and external clients.

This position offers hybrid working after an initial training period. A basic DBS check is mandatory.

• Customer service experience
• Proven track record of dealing with stakeholders
• Expertise with IT packages, especially MS Office
• Good communication skills

• Excellent holiday and sick pay
• Pension with matched contributions
• Training opportunities
• Extra perks such as discounts from shops, cinemas and more

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

We offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria.

Safeguarding is a shared responsibility at Places for People. We protect children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. Our policies and procedures ensure all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Pre‑employment checks, including DBS checks where applicable, are part of our recruitment process.

We guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has previously served in the Armed Forces, including reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses or partners, if they meet the essential criteria.

As a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. The Equality Act 2010 defines a disabled person as someone with a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on daily activities.

Neurodiverse individuals who meet the criteria are guaranteed an interview, recognising the valuable skills they bring and the need for an inclusive interview process.