Head of Property Management

Posted 11 March 2026
Salary £50,000
LocationSouth East London
Job type Permanent
Discipline Estate Agency & Lettings
Reference84867

Job description

Worth Recruiting – Property Industry Recruitment Specialists 

Vacancy: HEAD OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT – Residential Property Management

Location: Tulse Hill, SE27

Salary: £50,000 per annum

Position: Permanent – Full Time

Reference: WR84867

WANTED! Experienced Head of Property Management required to oversee a residential Property Management Team, and manage a portfolio across the South East London area: managing compliance, maintenance and team performance while ensuring excellent service for landlords and tenants.

Our client, an independent Estate and Lettings Agency based in South East London, is seeking an experienced Head of Property Management to lead and oversee their residential property management department.

This is a senior role reporting to the Company Directors and responsible for supervising the day-to-day management of a residential lettings team while ensuring compliance, service standards and operational efficiency across the department.

The successful candidate will be confident managing people, systems and processes, as well as maintaining strong relationships with landlords, tenants and contractors.

What You'll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities):

  • Leading and overseeing the property management department

  • Supervising and supporting property management staff

  • Managing and monitoring a residential lettings portfolio

  • Ensuring all properties remain compliant with current lettings legislation

  • Overseeing maintenance coordination and contractor performance

  • Handling complex landlord and tenant issues when required

  • Monitoring Gas Safety, Electrical Safety and other compliance requirements

  • Ensuring tenancy deposits are managed correctly and in line with regulations

  • Managing notices including Section 8 and Section 21 where necessary

  • Maintaining accurate property and tenancy records

  • Reviewing processes to maintain high service standards

What We're Looking For (Skills & Experience):

  • Significant experience in residential property management

  • Previous experience supervising or managing a team

  • Strong knowledge of lettings legislation and compliance requirements

  • Experience managing maintenance processes and contractor relationships

  • Confident dealing with landlords, tenants and complex issues

  • Highly organised with strong administrative skills

  • Professional communication and customer service abilities

  • Excellent telephone manner and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to prioritise workload and oversee multiple properties

  • Full UK driving licence preferred

What's In It For You?

  • Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum

  • Senior position within a busy lettings department

  • Opportunity to lead and shape the property management function

  • Supportive working environment

  • Long-term career opportunity within the property sector

Ready to take the next step in your property career?

If you are interested in this Head ofProperty Management role, please contact the Property Recruitment Team at Worth Recruiting today, quoting reference: WR84867.

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About Worth Recruiting: Worth Recruiting provides a bespoke recruitment service to the Property Industry offering roles in Estate Agency, Lettings, Commercial Property, Surveying, Property Management, Financial Services, and Prop Tech. Find out more at: worthrecruiting.me.

Job Reference: WR84867– Head ofProperty Management – Residential Property Management