Property Manager
Salary: Competitive package + benefits
Closing Date: 14 February 2026
About us: Fenn Wright is East Anglia’s leading independently owned partnership of Chartered Surveyors, estate agents and commercial property experts. Established in the region for over 250 years, the firm recently expanded and now operates from 12 high profile locations in Essex and Suffolk. We aim to mix traditional methods with a modern approach, using cutting edge technology and our wealth of experience to deliver results for our clients.
Fenn Wright is a multidiscipline firm, specialising in residential sales and lettings, commercial agency, rural, water and leisure property services, RICS valuations, building consultancy and property management. At Fenn Wright, we pride ourselves on our reputation and strive to deliver a high level of service, regularly achieving five-star reviews.
Vacancy Details
The successful candidate will be expected to work at the highest standard and be committed to delivering outstanding client service, as an individual and as part of a motivated team. Placed within our Property Management Team located at our head office in Stanway, Colchester, the successful candidate’s key responsibilities will involve; providing vital support to our Lettings division operating across our branch network, delivering excellent levels of customer service to Tenants and Landlords whose properties are managed by Fenn Wright.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a portfolio of properties in the local area.
- Organising & conducting property visits.
- Organising safety inspections in line with legislation and flagging up remedial works.
- Reporting back to landlords and arranging any necessary remedial work.
- Dealing promptly and courteously with all communications from landlords, tenants and contractors.
- Responding quickly to urgent maintenance issues and dealing with potential dangers associated with a property in a timely manner.
- Negotiating tenancy renewals, collecting rent and dealing with late payments.
- Processing end of tenancy check outs, liaising with utility companies, letting offices and client accounts departments.
- Running monthly reports.
Essential Skills
- A minimum of two years experience
- Strong communication skills – verbal and written
- Excellent organisational skills
- Work well under pressure
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently as well as a team player
Personal Attributes
- Professional
- Confident
- Proactive/self-starter
- Willingness to learn
- Strong work ethic
- Punctual
Hours of Work
- 40 hours per week – 08:30 to 17:30 – Monday to Friday with one hour for lunch
Benefits
- 23 days holiday, rising to 25 days in the third holiday year plus Public Bank Holidays
- Complimentary birthday day off
- Pension
- Life Insurance
- Medical Cash Plan
We understand the need for discretion and confidentiality and offer experienced individuals the opportunity to talk in the strictest of confidence regarding career options with Fenn Wright. Please contact Roseanna Seaton, Head of Operations, directly on 01206 245886 or [email protected]
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to each and every application. If you have not heard from us within the next 2 weeks, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. On behalf of the firm, we would like to thank you for taking the time to apply.
Candidates require a full clean driving licence and must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom to apply for this position under the necessary individual eligibility criteria. Fenn Wright LLP do not hold a sponsorship licence.