We welcome all applications. Please note, this is NOT a remote role. While it is home-based, you must be within a realistic commuting distance of Carnforth, Lancaster and Morecambe.
If you cannot attend these locations when required, please do not apply.
TITLE: PROPERTY ADMINISTRATOR – PART TIME
JOB TYPE: Part-time (flexible) around 2 days a week, plus getting busy in the summer season. Car essential.
LOCATION: Working from home with occasional travel around Carnforth, Lancaster & Morecambe area’s + (Manchester very occasionally) mileage allowance will be paid.
HOURLY RATE: £15.00 per hour - will be based on experience & ability & will include incentive bonuses for gaining Social media bookings; a review will be given after your first 3 months.
REPORTING TO: Director
Our client is an established business; they are a small, family-run property business managing a portfolio of holiday lets, lodges, and long-term rental properties. They pride themselves on offering a personal, high-quality service to our guests, tenants, and landlords. They are looking for a reliable, organised, and friendly Property Administrator to join the team and become an integral part of a growing business.
What they offer:
- A supportive and friendly working environment
- Opportunity to grow with the business
- Varied and rewarding role
- Rates depend on experience
- 3-monthly review to discuss salary and performance
Job Description:
This is a varied, hands-on position where no two days are the same. You will support the day-to-day running of the properties, managing bookings, assisting tenants and guests, coordinating maintenance, and promoting their holiday lets and lodges online.
As a small business, they value team members who are proactive, flexible, and happy to roll up their sleeves when needed.
Key Responsibilities
Holiday Lets & Lodges
· Manage bookings via platforms
· Respond promptly and professionally to guest enquiries and reviews
· Update availability calendars and pricing via Excel & booking platforms
· Coordinate cleaning, laundry, and maintenance between guest stays
· Collating monthly cleaning hours to cover the cleaning cost to housekeepers
· Ensure properties are guest-ready and maintained to a high standard
Long-Term Lets
· Assist with tenant onboarding and documentation
· Prepare tenancy agreements and renewals as and when required
· Monitor rent payments and support with arrears follow-up
· Coordinate maintenance requests and contractor appointments
General Administration
· Maintain accurate property and compliance records
· Organise safety certificates (Gas Safety, EPC, EICR, etc.)
· Process invoices and support basic bookkeeping tasks
· Liaise with landlords, tenants, contractors, and suppliers
· Ensure Health & Safety records are up to date
Social Media & Marketing
· Create and post engaging content for holiday lets and lodges
· Promote seasonal availability and special offers
· Respond to social media enquiries
· Assist in keeping property listings on platforms - updated and optimised, including pricing.
· Take photos and short videos of properties where needed
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Essential:
· Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
· Experience with ‘lettings management would be ideal but not essential
· Excellent written and verbal communication
· Confident using social media platforms
· Comfortable managing online booking systems
· Ability to work independently and use initiative
· Confident with emails, word and Excel
· Car essential as cleaning spot checks required & emergency call outs
· Ability to work on own initiative and provide speedy responses
Desirable Not Essential:
· Experience in property, lettings, or hospitality
· Familiarity with online booking systems
· Basic marketing knowledge
· Knowledge of UK lettings regulations
· Personal Qualities
· Friendly and approachable
· Trustworthy and dependable
· Flexible and willing to help where needed
· Calm under pressure
· A positive “can-do” attitude
If you are looking to contribute to a growing company and have a passion for delivering high-quality administrative support, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.