Portfolio Manager

VS468/02Portfolio ManagerNewcastleSalary: £25,000 - £35,000 per annum, plus up to 20% Discretionary Bonus.Hours: Mon – Friday 9am – 6pm, with ability to work flexible hours (including some weekends, especially during mid-June and mid-August)My client provides high quality student housing, in both shared houses and apartments, in 24 cities across the UK. They are the largest single provider of 2nd and 3rd year student accommodation in the UK, leading the way in offering exceptional student accommodation.We are looking for a skilled and experienced individual to join the team as a Portfolio Manager in Newcastle.Portfolio Manager Responsibilities:To assist with the lettings, property management & customer service team for the property portfolioTo achieve or exceed planned rent income and expenditure targets and budgetsManage the transition & integration of new acquisitions into the businessEnsure the appearance & presentation of their properties meets expected high standardsDevelop, manage & motivate their ambassador and agent network to achieve letting & financial objectivesEnsure compliance with statutory, industry code & best practice requirementsStrengthen adherence to existing operational processes & standardsOrganise & manage annual tenant handover process planning and delivery each summerSupport the implementation and embedding of planned new digital business processesAddress & resolve escalated issues & complaints in a timely & efficient mannerResearch, monitor & report on market activity in existing and target citiesTo carry out any reasonable request from the senior management team and to work flexibly across the organisation as required.Portfolio Manager Requirements:Strong HMO and/or purpose-built student housing sector experience or property management and lettings experience: 2 - 5 years (preferred)Excellent organisation & time management skillsGreat team working skills - able to work well with a wide range of peopleStrong budget management credentials & accountabilityConfident, particularly when talking on the phoneCan adapt to new tasks on a daily basisCommitted to providing excellent level of customer service from initial contact through to tenancy endAble to manage multiple projects running concurrentlyRequirements: Satisfactory references and a DBS check required.In the first instance please apply by forwarding your CVPlease contact Vicky at our Manchester officeRitz recruitment – Employment AgencyJBRP1_UKTJ