Property Administrator

Location: Derby
Salary: Up to £27,000 - £28,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Benefits: free parking, 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, vibrant, social work environment including a team away day. Office has always closed between Christmas and new year and 2 extra days being provide by the company.

A Derby-based commercial property consultancy recruiting a Property Administrator to support our Property Asset Management team. This is a hands-on administrative role supporting the Head of Property Management and an Associate Director in the day-to-day operation of diverse commercial property portfolios. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous property or facilities experience, or a strong administrative background who is keen to develop a career within commercial property.

Working arrangements

• Office-based during the initial training period
• The company offers up to two working-from-home days, however this role is encouraged to be predominantly office based due to its administrative and team-support focus

Key Responsibilities Supporting the surveyors in the effective management of commercial property portfolios, including (but not limited to):

• Chasing rent arrears and ensuring tenant accounts are up to date
• Assisting with the arrangement of repairs and maintenance works
• Liaising with contractors, engineers, and facilities providers
• Managing compliance requirements and assisting with statutory checks
• Arranging property inspections and attending site visits when required
• Acting as a point of contact for tenant and client queries and filtering these to the surveyor
• Dealing with utility companies and service providers
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date property records and databases
• Answering telephone calls and managing general correspondence
• Providing wider administrative support to the office and property team

Skills and Experience Essential:

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Proactive and efficient approach to workload management
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Comfortable dealing with tenants, clients, and contractors
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Desirable:

• Previous experience in property administration, property management or facilities management
• Experience handling compliance documentation or contractor coordination
• Knowledge of commercial property environments

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and professional
• Able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team
• Willing to attend site visits when required