Property Manager


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£27,500 - £35,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cambridge, CB2 1GE
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Aug 2026
Closing date:	13 Sept 2026

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Summary

Join a respected and growing property business in Cambridge as a Property Manager, where you'll play a key role in delivering an exceptional service to both landlords and tenants. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and customer-focused professional looking to develop their career within residential property management. Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you'll be responsible for managing tenancies from move-in through to check-out, ensuring compliance, coordinating maintenance, and building strong relationships with clients and contractors. Whether you're an experienced Property Manager or have a background in lettings and are looking to take the next step, this role offers excellent long-term career prospects.

Your new company

A well-established and respected property business is seeking a Property Manager to join its growing team in Cambridge. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and customer-focused individual to develop their career within residential property management, working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Your new role

As a Property Manager, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality property management service to both landlords and tenants throughout the tenancy life-cycle. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance, maintaining excellent client relationships, and proactively managing property-related matters.

Key responsibilities will include:

Coordinating property preparations for new tenancies

Ensuring compliance with all relevant property legislation and safety requirements, including Gas Safety, EICR, PAT testing, and licencing

Arranging inventories, check-ins, and tenancy documentation

Meeting tenants at the commencement of their tenancy

Managing utility setup processes

Handling day-to-day maintenance issues and planned maintenance work

Obtaining quotations and coordinating contractors

Processing invoices and managing associated administration

Conducting mid-term inspections and preparing reports for landlords

Managing tenancy renewals and progression activities

Coordinating check-outs and deposit return negotiations

Completing tenant referencing and Right to Rent checks

Monitoring rental arrears and preparing landlord and tenant statements

Building strong relationships with contractors, suppliers, landlords, and tenants

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

Strong communication and customer service abilities

The ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

A proactive and solutions-focused approach

Strong administrative skills

The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

A willingness to learn and develop within the property sector

ARLA or 2-3 years experience as a Property Manager

What you'll get in return

Salary between £27,500 - £35,000 DOE, plus Bonus

Opportunity to join a highly regarded property team

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Exposure to a varied and rewarding property management portfolio

Long-term career progression opportunities

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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