Windmill9 Ltd
Leicester, Leicestershire
Jul 07, 2026
Full time
Senior Property Manager Location: Leicester Package: £32,000 - £35,000 Industry: Residential Lettings Contract Type: Full Time / Perm Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.45am - 5.00pm / Saturday rota 9.00 am to 2.00 pm Experience Essential Driving License Essential Office Based With External Appointments Are you the person landlords trust when a tenancy needs to run properly, a repair needs resolving quickly, and compliance cannot be left to chance? This is a standout opportunity for an experiencedSenior Property Manager in Leicesterto take ownership of a varied managed residential portfolio, including professional lets and student HMOs, with a respected independent estate and lettings agency known for its personal approach, strong local market knowledge, and focus on service without compromise. The business has grown around residential agency, combining traditional client care with modern systems, innovation, and a collaborative team culture. As Senior Property Manager, you will become the senior operational lead across the lettings journey, ensuring every tenancy starts cleanly, every landlord feels informed, and every property is managed with care, accuracy, and commercial awareness. The Role You will manage the day-to-day running of a residential lettings portfolio, taking responsibility for maintenance, compliance, tenancy progression, contractor relationships, inspections, deposits, notices, and end-of-tenancy processes. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who understands property management beyond administration. You will be able to assess maintenance issues confidently, make sensible decisions around repairs, challenge costs where needed, and keep landlords, tenants, contractors, and colleagues moving in the same direction. What Youll Be Doing Day to Day Managing reactive and planned maintenance across residential lets and student HMOs Assessing reported repairs and instructing the right contractor or trade first time Obtaining quotes, reviewing costs, securing landlord approval, and monitoring work quality Carrying out inspections and providing clear, practical updates to landlords Coordinating tenancy handovers, move-ins, inventories, key releases, and welcome information Ensuring deposits, prescribed information, compliance records, and tenancy documents are handled correctly Monitoring gas safety, electrical safety, EPCs, fire safety, HMO requirements, and licensing obligations Managing notices, checkouts, deposit negotiations, deductions, and end-of-tenancy paperwork Arranging cleaners, decorators, and contractors to prepare properties for re-let Supporting the lettings team by keeping processes organised, consistent, and commercially effective What Youll Bring You will already have solid experience in residential property management and be comfortable dealing with the pace, detail, and variety that comes with managing a busy lettings portfolio. The ideal candidate will have: Strong knowledge of property maintenance, common defects, and contractor management Experience working with residential lettings portfolios, ideally including HMOs A confident understanding of tenancy legislation, deposit protection, Right to Rent, and property compliance The ability to communicate professionally with landlords, tenants, contractors, and colleagues A calm, organised approach when handling urgent repairs or competing priorities Confidence using property management systems such as Reapit, Fixflo, or similar platforms ARLA or Propertymark qualifications would be welcomed, but practical experience is just as important Why This Role? This is a role for someone who wants real ownership, not just a task list. You will have the scope to influence how the property management function operates, improve standards, protect landlord relationships, and play a key part in the continued growth of a well-regarded independent agency in Leicester. ? You will be joining a team that values honesty, collaboration, professional standards, and local community connection, with a genuine focus on doing the job properly. How To Apply At Windmill9 Consulting, we specialise in connecting talented professionals with outstanding opportunities in the property sector. If this sounds like your next challenge, get in touch with us today. We invite you to apply by submitting your CV ensuring it is fully up to date detailing your relevant experience and achievements. Please note, this is a full-time office based position with occasional external appointments. Unfortunately we are unable to accept offers of part time or remote or hybrid working Windmill9 Consulting is a specialist Business Advisory and Executive Search Consultancy for the Property Sector acting on behalf of the client. All applications will be dealt with professionally and in the strictest of confidence. We will contact suitable applicants for an initial screening to discuss your application and answer any questions you may have prior to submitting your application to the client. Please ensure your CV is fully up to date before applying. We review applications on an ongoing basis from the time that the role is advertised and will close the position as soon as we have found the right person, regardless of the closing date. We would recommend that you apply for any role that you are interested in as soon as possible to avoid disappointment Not quite what you're looking for? Feel free to get in touch to keep updated about new vacancies registered, or alternatively refer a friend. JBRP1_UKTJ