Head of Property Management

Overview

Lead solo property manager for luxury central London residential portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• tenant referencing
• budget management
• financial reporting
• maintenance scheduling
• compliance management
• check‑in/check‑out

Tasks

-Review and assess tenant referencing -Oversee marketing of properties and instruct sub-agents -Organise and oversee end-of-tenancy works -Liaise with agents regarding offers and prospective tenants -Prepare and manage property budgets and financial reporting -Regularly inspecting properties to ensure they are presentable -Manage check-in and check-out processes with inventory clerks -Ensure all legal property / tenant requirements and inspections are met -Carry out any tenancy renewals -Coordinate regular cleaning and maintenance schedules -Maintain tenant relationships and manage any issues that may arise -Deposit handling -Manage all statutory requirements and safety compliance across properties and buildings -Oversee ongoing block and building management

Requirements

• arla
• arthur
• 7 years
• hnwis
• lettings
• conflict resolution

What You Bring

-Experience dealing directly with HNWIs in a high-expectation service environment -Attention to detail with a professional manner -Proactive customer service mindset -Preferred: ARLA qualified (or working towards) -Strong understanding of lettings and management processes including compliance -Impeccable attention to detail and organisational skills -Calm and efficient conflict resolution -Comfortable using property management software (Arthur experience a plus, not required) -Ideally a minimum 7 years of experience in residential individual property management in central London -Some block management experience preferred but not essential -Experience of health and safety and licensing -Excellent written and verbal communication

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Benefits

-Competitive salary - circa £60k -Annual discretionary bonus (based on company and individual performance) -Health insurance -20 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas gifted, increasing by 1 day for each year of service (up to 25 days)

About Deverellsmith

-From its London roots, it has grown into a global force, extending its reach across the UK, Europe, the US and the Middle East. -The company expanded its offering with the acquisition of flexible working platform Daisy Chain, integrating technology into recruitment. -It operates both its core recruitment arm and Hintel—an outsourced talent consultancy focused on the property sector. -Known for high‑profile placements, it works with small agencies up to major developers, estate agents, lenders and operators. -Specialisms range across residential, commercial, development, investment, land & planning, debt & equity, mortgages and more. -It delivers data‑driven recruitment strategies, including salary guides and market reports, tailored to Build‑to‑Rent and other sectors. -Growth highlights include launching a national UK estate agency service and opening a Middle East office under the Hintel brand.

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