Graduate Property Manager
This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Graduate Property Manager
Key Dates
- Closing Date - Thursday 30th April
- Assessment Day - Late May 2026
- Final Stage Interview - June 2026
Role Overview
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will develop, co-ordinate and ensure delivery of a comprehensive generic housing management service to the Association’s Leasehold and affordable housing properties (included rented and shared ownership) and assist in the design proposals for new developments. you will provide a high-quality, responsive and value-for-money housing management service to our customers and an exceptional “first point of contact resolution” customer experience.
What you’ll be doing as a graduate Property Manager at Great Places
- To undertaking regular estate visits and monitoring of service contracts, addressing property and estate management issues ensuring that service is delivered proactively and taking steps to address any contract under performance.
- To co-ordinate the delivery of a comprehensive leasehold, tenancy and estate management service to a defined neighbourhood or “patch” on a range of issues including rents and rent arrears, tenancy/leasehold management, anti-social behaviours and general housing advice developing effective prevention and intervention services.
- Ensure responsive and planned repairs carried out to properties are of a high standard, delivered well, within budgets and in accordance with legislative requirements.
- To be involved in the preparation of service charge accounts and budgets.
- To deliver value for money and manage resources effectively and efficiently, ensuring that targets (financial and non-financial) are met;
- To promote Great Places to employers, sector bodies, and the local community, developing effective partnerships with employers, the funding agencies and other representative bodies;
- To observe all policies / procedures / working practices / regulations and in particular to comply with Great Places Equality and Diversity Policy, Health and Safety Policy and Safeguarding Policy
- To undertake appropriate training and staff development.
- To identify and develop individual contribution in the delivery of the Great Places competency framework
What we are looking for..........
- Someone who will maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information
- Professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity
- A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing
- To ensure the responsibilities of the post are carried out in a way that reflects the standards, vision and values of Great Places;
- A team player who brings a positive, helpful attitude
- Someone open to learning and developing their skills and experience
- A good listener who takes pride in detail and follow-through
- Someone who is motivated by improving people’s lives
- Develop an in-depth knowledge of properties and customers within the patch and focus on making connections with customers and other stakeholders.
- To promote the range of tools to enable customers to manage their rent accounts independently and provide advice about the ways they can access financial help
What you’ll need.........
- A high level of attention to detail
- Able to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
- Ambitious with a personal drive to succeed
- Commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places
- Personally positive and highly motivated
- Professional and value led with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity
- The ability to work well during periods of change or uncertainty
- Willingness to learn and ambition to become a leader within your chosen field
- Ability to build and maintain trust and respect
- Adopt a flexible working style to ensure the delivery of a high standard of service and positive customer experience.
How we support you and your career at Great Places….
- A fully accredited qualification to aid in your development
- Full equipment to help you perform best at your role
- Dedicated time each week for studying and learning
- Mentorship and line management from senior professionals
- A warm, inclusive team where your ideas and growth matter
- Access to our Growing Greatness talent programme including workshops, networks, and development activities
- Support from our Emerging Talent and Development Specialist which will include reviews, check-ins and the opportunity to discuss your progress
The Company
Plumlife Homes Limited is a ‘profit for purpose’ housing organisation operating in the North West, Yorkshire and beyond. We are part of Great Places Housing Group and have been making home ownership easier for over 20 years. Based in Didsbury, Manchester, our multi-award winning teams specialise in offering affordable homeownership solutions, via options including Shared Ownership and Rent to Buy, as well as outright sale.
Find out more here.
At Great Places, we are committed to using inclusive hiring practices. By embracing diversity and difference, we enrich our teams with varied perspectives, drive, and innovation to create an environment in which everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures and are committed to fostering an environment in which everyone can be their authentic self; building a workforce that truly reflects the diverse communities we serve.
We want to create a recruitment process that allows you to perform at your best! Should you need any support or information throughout the process, please reach out to our recruitment team at recruitment@greatplaces.org.uk.
The Benefits
The Benefits
Pension
WPA
The Market Place
Annual Leave
Reward & Recognition
Help with transport
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