Head of Centre Property Management

LRG; England; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Head of Centre Property Management

Location: Crowthorne House

Brand: Romans

Salary: £44,880 plus a further £4,000 commission

Hours: Monday-Friday 8.30am-5pm

Brand: Romans, founded in Bracknell In 1987, are one of the largest and most respected property groups in south-east England. In 2016 we joined forces with our sister company Leaders, and since then more respected brands have joined forces with us so now we have a combined UK network of over 215 estate and letting agencies, known as LRG.

LRG are an award-winning national property company, who are going through exciting periods of growth and offer tailored training and development programmes at all levels. With over 200 branches across England and Wales we have a reputation for perfection and delivering an outstanding customer experience. Investment in people is built into our culture, and there are opportunities for driven individuals to achieve their career aspirations within the company.

Job Summary And Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Regional Manager/Director, Romans are seeking a new Head of Centre within Property Management to join our dedicated and dynamic team based in Crowthorne House Wokingham. To be successful within this position, you will need to be a current Senior Property Manager or Team Manager within property management or Lettings and have experience of leading a team. You will oversee a team of Property Managers and Inventory Clerks, providing day-to-day support and ensuring the smooth running of the branch portfolio and working with the Regional to support strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing support and guidance to all Property Management Team Leaders with respect to the PM/PI function, their productivity and output.
• Conducting Morning Meetings
• Providing assistance to the Property Management Team Leaders with ongoing recruitment of PM/PI roles within the region.
• Providing support and guidance with the implementation of new legislation.
• Help investigate customer complaints and propose/undertake appropriate responses.
• Help to co-ordinate and where possible provide training.
• Support the Property Management department through guidance and mentoring to achieve strategic objectives.
• Support audits of property management departments in conjunction with branch audits.
• Ensuring that property management best practices are shared.
• Checking Gas Daily to ensure process has been adhered to, having relevant conversations.
• Monitoring teams overdue workflows, having relevant conversations.
• Monitor the churn report, having relevant conversations.
• Identify possible opportunities to enhance the level of service provided to both internal and external customers. Discuss with RPM and assume responsibility for implementation.
• Working on group projects or initiatives along with the RPM to ensure successful implementation.
• Direct line management responsibility in relation to Property Management Team Leaders.
• Responsibility to enforce strategic objectives.
• Conducting Interviews.
• Ensuring adequate cover in the department when it comes to holidays and days off.
• Monitor workload of Team Leader and Property Managers, being aware of any issues that may affect staff morale.
• To be the point of contact for the lettings/Branch managers to resolve issues with the property management team.
• To be a point of contact for out of hours emergencies and to act in accordance with best judgement.

What Are We Looking For

• Excellent communication, written and verbal.
• Professional telephone manner.
• Organisational skills, time management and attention to detail.
• Experience leading a team.
• Proven history working within the Property Industry.
• Up to date knowledge of legislation.
• Full UK Driving License Required.

What We Can Offer You

• Proven track record for career growth and advancement within the company.
• Market leading training and ongoing professional development.
• Access to a diverse portfolio of properties.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and additional incentives.
• Quarterly and yearly awards.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Generous Holiday allowance, increasing by 1 day per year based on service.
• Excellent Parental leave and newly introduced Fertility policy.
• Staff discounts.

LRG are an equal opportunities employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team who shares our commitment to excellence in the Real Estate Industry.

LRG does not engage the services of Recruitment agencies for the purpose of hiring. All job openings are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment team. We do not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate referrals from Recruitment agencies, and any such submissions will not be considered.