Estate Agency Property Manager
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (negotiable based on experience)
Location: Stoke-on-Trent (covering Staffordshire)
Engagement: Ad-hoc start with progression to full-time, permanent leadership
Bonus & Commission: Performance-based incentives available

Optima Plus Recruitment is exclusively partnering with a private property owner to recruit an experienced and driven Estate Agency Property Manager. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to take full operational responsibility for a significant residential property portfolio, while leading the setup and daily management of a brand-new estate agency office in Stoke-on-Trent.

This role is ideal for a property professional with the knowledge, compliance expertise, and leadership capability to build and run a high-performing agency from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities:

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Establish and manage the new estate agency office in Stoke-on-Trent

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Oversee the full lettings and sales process for a large, established residential portfolio

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Conduct compliant property valuations for both rental and sales listings

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Source and acquire new properties, including via auctions

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Manage the purchase ledger, operational finances, and supplier relationships

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Ensure full legal compliance across all properties (EPCs, gas/electrical safety, tenancy law, AML, etc.)

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Develop and implement operational systems, documentation, and workflows

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Act as the primary point of contact for tenants, landlords, contractors, agents, and local authorities

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Recruit and lead staff as the agency scales

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Maintain high standards of professionalism, ethics, and legal practice

Requirements:

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Proven experience in UK estate agency or property management

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Strong working knowledge of lettings, sales, and residential property law

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Experience managing or launching a property or estate agency operation

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Confidence conducting valuations and managing end-to-end transactions

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Familiarity with financial operations such as purchase ledgers

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Ability to independently create and refine systems and procedures

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Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship management skills

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Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (preferred)

Desirable:

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Experience managing a branch or high street office

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Knowledge of CRM systems (e.g., Alto, Reapit)

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Experience working with HMOs, LHA, or supported housing

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Understanding of property acquisition through auctions

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Ability to bring in business or industry contacts (advantageous)

Salary & Progression:

- Base salary circa £35,000 - £45,000, dependent on experience

- Higher salary offers available for candidates with a track record of revenue generation, property sourcing, or strong industry connections

- Bonus and commission schemes in place to reward performance and growth

- Salary packages will be tailored at interview stage for exceptional applicants

Why Apply:

- Lead and shape a professionally backed estate agency from day one

- Operate with full control of a high-value, active residential portfolio

- Influence company systems, service delivery, and future growth

- Work in a business committed to legal compliance, ethical standards, and operational excellence

- Grow into a long-term leadership role with career progression and financial rewards

If you are a property professional with ambition, integrity, and the expertise to take on this pivotal role, we welcome your application