Head of Property Management

West Essex / East London (Hybrid)

Up to £50,000 Basic

Own vehicle required

3 days from home, 2 in the office

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Property Management to join a well-established and growing residential agency covering West Essex and East London.

This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives on driving high standards across property management, with a particular focus on maintenance, compliance, and landlord relationships.

You will take ownership of a portfolio of circa 430 properties, supported by a team of two Property Managers, ensuring a seamless and professional service is delivered to both landlords and tenants.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of a residential portfolio (c.430 properties)
• Lead, support and develop a team of 2 Property Managers
• Manage and coordinate all aspects of property maintenance, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently and cost-effectively
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, acting as a key point of contact
• Ensure full compliance with current lettings legislation and safety regulations
• Oversee and audit property inspections, ensuring consistency and quality of reporting
• Manage contractors and suppliers to ensure high standards of work and service delivery
• Handle escalated issues and provide solutions in a timely and professional manner

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in residential property management, ideally at a senior or supervisory level
• Strong knowledge of property maintenance and compliance requirements
• Experience managing or mentoring a team
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build lasting relationships with landlords and tenants
• Highly organised with the ability to manage a busy and varied workload
• A proactive, solution-focused approach

What’s on Offer

• Basic salary up to £50,000
• Hybrid working
• Opportunity to step into a leadership role within a supportive and growing business
• Autonomy to shape processes and drive improvements

If you’re an experienced Property Manager ready to step up, or already operating at a senior level and looking for a new challenge, I’d be keen to speak with you.