Property Manager
About the company
ROLE OVERVIEW You will join a trusted, long-established managing agent where relationships and service quality come first. In this hybrid role, you will balance home working with time in our Littlehampton office and regular site visits across West Sussex, giving you the flexibility to plan your week around resident needs, contractor visits and client meetings.
Hobdens Property Management is a long-established managing agent based in Littlehampton, with a heritage spanning several decades and a strong reputation across West Sussex.
Managing a varied residential portfolio, Hobdens combines traditional values with a modern, practical approach to property management. The business is known for its dependable, relationship-led service and long-standing client partnerships.
For employees, Hobdens offers stability, consistency and the opportunity to work in a business where relationships matter, portfolios are well understood and there is a clear focus on delivering a quality service.
The business offers a stable and collaborative environment where experience is valued and we take pride in the service we deliver.
Your tasks
You will take ownership of a varied residential portfolio, ensuring buildings are safe, compliant and well maintained, while delivering a warm, dependable service to residents, directors and freeholders. You will be supported by a collaborative team that values consistency, clear communication and doing the right thing for clients.
ROLE EXPECTATIONS You will be the day-to-day point of contact for your portfolio, coordinating maintenance, planning budgets, managing contractors and ensuring compliance across each development. You will build trusted relationships with residents and clients, handle enquiries with care, and keep everyone informed with clear, timely updates.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
- Residents, directors and clients feel heard, informed and confident in the service you provide.
- Sites are safe, compliant and well presented, with proactive plans in place for maintenance and improvement.
- Budgets are accurate, service charges are controlled and financial reporting is timely and clear.
- Issues are anticipated and resolved quickly, with minimal escalations and strong follow-through.
- Contractor performance is well managed, with value for money and quality outcomes delivered.
- Meetings and site inspections are well prepared, actions are documented and completed on time.
HOW YOU'LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME
- Visiting sites to complete inspections, health and safety checks and follow up on actions.
- Managing maintenance requests, instructing and overseeing contractors and tracking progress.
- Preparing, monitoring and controlling service charge budgets and reviewing expenditure.
- Communicating with residents, directors and clients, handling enquiries and providing updates.
- Planning and attending AGMs/board meetings, issuing minutes and progressing actions.
- Ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance, maintaining accurate records and reports.
Requirements
WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR
- You thrive in a people-focused role and bring a calm, solutions-driven approach to property challenges.
- You are organised and proactive, comfortable balancing field visits, office time and home working.
- You communicate clearly, manage expectations and build trust with a wide range of stakeholders.
- You take ownership, follow through on actions and pay attention to the detail that keeps buildings safe.
- You enjoy working in a stable, collaborative team where long-term relationships matter.
EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS
- Experience managing a residential block or mixed-use property portfolio with site inspections.
- Hands-on coordination of maintenance, contractors and health and safety compliance.
- Budget preparation, service charge management and basic financial reporting.
- Running or supporting resident/director meetings and minute taking.
- Using property management systems and portals to keep records accurate and up to date.
A full, clean UK driving licence is essential.
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Perkbox membership, discounts across retail, travel and entertainment
- Free eye tests
- Fully funded training and professional development, including paid study leave (up to £1,500)
- Employee referral scheme, up to £1,500
- Support for Army Reserve training
How to apply
HOW WE HIRE
- Initial conversation with our talent team
- Interview focused on your portfolio management approach, customer care, problem solving, compliance awareness and how you prioritise and communicate in real-world site scenarios
We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout.
Apply with your CV.
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PROPERTY MANAGER
- Hobdens Property Management • Competitive • Hybrid - Littlehampton
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required.