Properties Manager
| Posting date: | 03 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Circa £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience (negotiable) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 January 2026 |
| Location: | Bognor Regis, West Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Oakland Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Salary: Circa £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience (negotiable)
Hours: 34 hours per week – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Friday, with a full hour for lunch.
Oakland Ltd is looking for a Properties Manager to take full ownership of our diverse property portfolio – residential units, commercial spaces, and unique beach hut licences. Reporting directly to the Director, this role requires independence, strategic thinking, and a hands-on approach to compliance and operations.
About the role
You’ll lead the property function end-to-end, ensuring our assets are safe, compliant, and efficiently managed. From implementing digital property management systems to overseeing maintenance and lease administration, you’ll combine operational rigour with forward-thinking innovation.
Key responsibilities
• Develop and execute a digital-first property management strategy, including software selection and rollout.
• Maintain full compliance across EICRs, Gas Safety, Fire Risk Assessments.
• Manage financial and legal processes, including rent arrears recovery and eviction procedures in line with UK law.
• Oversee a mixed portfolio (ASTs, commercial leases, beach hut licences), ensuring tailored approaches to rent reviews, maintenance, and departures.
• Coordinate maintenance requests with speed and precision, balancing cost control and contractor vetting.
• Act as a cultural ambassador – driving change, engaging stakeholders, and embedding best practice.
What we’re looking for
• Proven experience in property management, ideally across mixed-use portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of UK compliance requirements and risk management.
• Financial and legal acumen, including tenancy law and leasehold processes.
• Digital mindset – confident in evaluating and implementing property management software.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to operate independently.
• A collaborative leader who communicates clearly and builds trust at all levels.
Benefits
• Company sick pay benefit scheme
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits through a health cash plan
• Access to a wellbeing and lifestyle benefits platform
• Support with professional qualifications
• Pension contributions to secure your future
Oakland Ltd is a small, progressive organisation with a strong, positive reputation. You’ll have the autonomy to shape the property function and introduce new systems that make a tangible impact.
Hours: 34 hours per week – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Friday, with a full hour for lunch.
Oakland Ltd is looking for a Properties Manager to take full ownership of our diverse property portfolio – residential units, commercial spaces, and unique beach hut licences. Reporting directly to the Director, this role requires independence, strategic thinking, and a hands-on approach to compliance and operations.
About the role
You’ll lead the property function end-to-end, ensuring our assets are safe, compliant, and efficiently managed. From implementing digital property management systems to overseeing maintenance and lease administration, you’ll combine operational rigour with forward-thinking innovation.
Key responsibilities
• Develop and execute a digital-first property management strategy, including software selection and rollout.
• Maintain full compliance across EICRs, Gas Safety, Fire Risk Assessments.
• Manage financial and legal processes, including rent arrears recovery and eviction procedures in line with UK law.
• Oversee a mixed portfolio (ASTs, commercial leases, beach hut licences), ensuring tailored approaches to rent reviews, maintenance, and departures.
• Coordinate maintenance requests with speed and precision, balancing cost control and contractor vetting.
• Act as a cultural ambassador – driving change, engaging stakeholders, and embedding best practice.
What we’re looking for
• Proven experience in property management, ideally across mixed-use portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of UK compliance requirements and risk management.
• Financial and legal acumen, including tenancy law and leasehold processes.
• Digital mindset – confident in evaluating and implementing property management software.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to operate independently.
• A collaborative leader who communicates clearly and builds trust at all levels.
Benefits
• Company sick pay benefit scheme
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits through a health cash plan
• Access to a wellbeing and lifestyle benefits platform
• Support with professional qualifications
• Pension contributions to secure your future
Oakland Ltd is a small, progressive organisation with a strong, positive reputation. You’ll have the autonomy to shape the property function and introduce new systems that make a tangible impact.