Property Assistant (Estates)

If you've got a grounding in building safety compliance and want a busy, detail-focused head office role with a supportive team, this could be worth a look.

About our client
Our client is an established property management business based in Borehamwood, managing a large portfolio of residential leasehold properties across the UK. The team is small, collaborative, and serious about getting building safety right.

The role
This is a head office position within the Building Safety team. You'll be providing admin and compliance support across a sizeable residential portfolio, working with managing agents and internal stakeholders to keep records, trackers, and documentation in good shape. It suits someone organised and detail-focused, happy to take ownership of a busy inbox and a varied workload, and who can navigate fire and building safety legislation with confidence.

What you'll be doing

• Maintaining compliance records and documentation, keeping everything accurate and ready for audit
• Liaising with managing agents to gather documents and follow up on outstanding safety actions
• Managing the building safety inbox and escalating issues to the right people
• Monitoring compliance with fire safety regulations across the portfolio, including for higher-risk buildings
• Supporting the team's responses to enforcement and deficiency notices
• Keeping compliance trackers and asset records current and well-organised

Skills and experience
Essential

• Working knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Previous experience in a facilities management or compliance role
• Strong admin and Excel skills, confident across Microsoft Office
• Able to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively
• Sharp attention to detail and clear written communication

Desirable

• Experience in residential block management or leasehold property
• Understanding of leasehold structures and how portfolios are managed
• Familiarity with compliance management software

Why join them
A friendly, close-knit team and a great working environment in Borehamwood. Benefits include onsite parking, death in service cover, workplace pension, cycle to work scheme, and genuine opportunities to develop your knowledge in building safety.