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 Inventory base 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