Residential Property Manager - FTC
Advert Close date: 31st December 2025
Residential Property Manager - Fixed term contract until November 2026
Purpose of Role
As a Residential Property Manager, you will expertly manage a portfolio of high-end residential properties in Central London. Your focus will be on delivering exceptional living experiences for tenants while maintaining operational efficiency and upholding the highest standards in property management.
Context of Opportunity / Main Accountabilities
Manage a diverse mix of tenancy types, including Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs), contractual, regulated, and handbook-governed tenancies
Welcome tenants and build positive relationships from the start of their tenancy
Oversee both reactive and proactive maintenance, ensuring timely and cost-effective solutions
Handle complaints and resolve issues efficiently
Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements (EPC, EICR, PAT testing, gas safety, etc.)
Manage works: obtain quotes, liaise with contractors, sign off completed jobs
Prepare void units for marketing and re-letting, conduct weekly inspections during vacant periods
Arrange access for inspections and works, maintain accurate records
Collaborate with the credit control team to ensure prompt rent payments and manage arrears
Handle end-of-tenancy matters, including eviction notices and deposit negotiations
Process invoices and challenge quotes where necessary
Manage utility recharging and work closely with utilities consultants
Lead small-scale property projects to maximise yield and collaborate on larger initiatives
Work closely with block management and facilities teams to keep tenants informed and maintain shared amenities
Act as the main point of contact for all tenant enquiries
Occasionally take out-of-hours emergency calls and attend meetings as required
Collaborate internally across the division and maintain effective file management
Most Important Skills-Based Requirements
Solid experience in residential property management, with at least 2 years managing a property portfolio
Excellent communication and client relationship skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the business side of property management
Familiarity with tenancy agreements, maintenance, and tenant relations
Experience with property management software (beneficial)
ARLA qualification (advantageous but not mandatory)
Ability to manage various tenancy types and stay informed about industry trends
Proactive approach to maintenance management and service delivery
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you’re passionate about property management and ready to make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Our Offering / benefits:
As well as a competitive salary, pension and performance related bonus offering, we have a wealth of benefits available ranging from flexible working; market leading family policies and shopping discounts in the West End, to private healthcare; life and critical illness cover and 28 days holiday with the option to buy more. We value work life balance and your wellbeing highly, enabling you to be your best self to work.
Disability Disclaimer:
We are a proud disability confident employer and operate the offer of interview scheme Disability Confident employer scheme - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
We are happy to offer alternative application methods or formats and can be flexible on our process to enable you to have the best opportunity.
If you have any questions about our recruitment process or would like to talk about adjustments, please contact us on careers@thecrownestate.co.uk
- Department
- Urban
- Locations
- The Crown Estate, 1 St James Market
The Crown Estate, 1 St James Market
Our Perks & Benefits
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28 days paid holiday
We value that you get more time with your family and friends. Therefore, we offer everybody 28 days paid holiday, 2 volunteering days and the option to purchase further holiday.
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Flexible working
We value work-life balance highly, therefore we have flexible & hybrid working policies.
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Market leading family friendly policies
We want the support we offer to be inclusive of everyone, reflective of the wide range of situations people face in life.
Workplace, Culture & Diversity
It’s our ambition to be an inclusive organisation that reflects our society, one where all feel welcome, able to be themselves and belong.
A workplace where you’re empowered to be yourself, diverse thinking is encouraged, and a place where you can realise your potential.
About The Crown Estate
The Crown Estate is a unique business with a distinct heritage and a portfolio unlike any other.
It includes some of central London’s best places to work, shop and spend time, retail and leisure destinations across the country, and a substantial rural portfolio. As manager of the seabed and half the foreshore around England, Wales and Northern Ireland, we play a role in the UK’s world-leading offshore wind sector as well as marine aggregates, cables and pipelines. We are also responsible for the Windsor Estate, including the world-renowned Windsor Great Park.
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