Job Title: Property Manager (Fixed Term Contract)
Contract: Full Time, 3-month fixed term (with potential extension)
Location: Leicester (Hybrid working)
DBS Check: Basic
Working Pattern
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Office-based: 2 days per week (Leicester office)
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Home working: 2/3 days per week
Role Overview
Our client, a well‑established social housing provider, is seeking an experienced Property Manager to join them on a 3‑month fixed‑term contract, with strong potential for extension. This role is vital in ensuring continuity of service delivery during a period of organisational change and team restructuring.
If you are an operationally focused property professional with strong leadership skills and a background in social housing, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a high‑impact interim role.
Key Responsibilities
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Line management of a team of 5 staff (1 Administrator and 4 Surveyors)
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Provide clear direction, support, and performance management to the team
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Oversee responsive repairs and voids management, ensuring works are delivered on time and within budget
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Ensure emergency repairs are prioritised and completed within required timescales
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Monitor performance and quality of repairs across dispersed stock
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Manage and monitor contractor performance against KPIs and SLAs
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Address performance issues and ensure value for money
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Maintain strong working relationships with external contractors
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Embed and oversee compliance with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
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Ensure service delivery aligns with Awaab’s Law, particularly around damp, mould, and hazard response times
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Support property-related compliance within tenancy and leasehold arrangements
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Manage property-related issues linked to tenancies and leaseholds
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Provide advice and resolution on complex property and leasehold matters
Essential Skills & Experience
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Proven experience in property management within social housing
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Strong knowledge of responsive repairs, voids, and contractor management
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Experience managing and motivating multi-disciplinary teams
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Working knowledge of HHSRS and current housing compliance standards
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Understanding of Awaab’s Law and its operational impact
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Ability to manage dispersed housing stock and site-based work
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Strong organisational, communication, and decision-making skills
Desirable
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Experience working in interim or fixed-term roles
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Knowledge of housing regulation and best practice in property services