Branch Manager – Fallowfield
Are you an experienced Branch Manager looking to join a well-established Lettings Agent? Want to explore a new and exciting opportunity based in Fallowfield? We are keen to speak to passionate lettings professionals who would like to join this reputable company!
Our client is looking to recruit a Branch Manager to join their enthusiastic and proactive team. You will be responsible for providing care and professional support to employees, tenants and landlords in all areas of lettings and property management with a perpetual focus on delivering excellent customer service.
The Role
- Responsible for managing the branch ensuring both the physical elements and that staffing levels are appropriate
- Ensure all business operations are carried out in compliance with all existing legislation
- Support team managers to ensure teams perform duties to the required standard
- Liaise with Office Manager regarding staff management (office hours, training, holiday, etc)
- Targeting retention of revenue, increasing revenue and reducing expenditure
- Proactively maintain an up-to-date knowledge of market conditions and competitors
- Ensure all property lettings carried out in line with all current legislation
- Understanding and monitoring the branch’s profit and loss and budget
- Ensure letting of properties at best market rent whilst maintaining minimal void
- Ensure all managed properties meet the current statutory standards in relation to fire, electrical, gas, space standards, legionnaires disease and HMO licenses
- Liaise with Local Authority regarding notices received and HMO issues
- Ensure properties are adequately maintained and planned maintenance is carried out
- Ensure all third-party suppliers perform to the expected standard
- Maintain communications with Landlords
- Maintain supplier relationships
- Ensure Tenant deposits are managed in accordance with appropriate legislation
- Liaise with Accounts team to ensure preparation of landlord statements is completed accurately and within required time scales
- Produce and review management reports (monthly and annual)
The Person
- Experienced Manager with a background in Lettings
- Knowledge and experience of Property Management would be advantageous
- Experience working in the Student Lettings market
- Must be ARLA Level 3 qualified
- Ideally living in/around South Manchester
The Reward
- Up to £35,000pa DoE
- Annual Bonus
- Company car
- Private healthcare
