About this role
ASSISTANT ESTATE MANAGER
Rendall & Rittner • £40,000 - £45,000 • Paddington Gardens (Dahlia House) - W2 1AW • Mon - Fri DEVELOPMENT DETAILS
Paddington Gardens is a Berkeley Homes development comprising 355 apartments across 4 blocks, situated alongside the Grand Union Canal in Paddington Basin, with a concierge service and canalside communal areas. Cafes and restaurants sit at ground floor level, and Paddington station is a short walk away, providing Elizabeth line, Underground and National Rail connections.
ROLE EXPECTATIONS
You will support the Estate Manager to keep the development running smoothly day to day, taking ownership when they are away. You’ll lead onsite teams, coordinate contractors, uphold safety and compliance, and ensure residents enjoy a consistently high standard of service and presentation.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Residents feel heard, informed and delighted with swift, practical resolutions to their requests.Onsite concierge and security teams are engaged, well-briefed and delivering five-star standards.Buildings, grounds and plant rooms are immaculate, safe and fully compliant at all times.Planned maintenance and contractor works are scheduled, monitored and completed to spec and on budget.Accurate records, permits and reports are maintained and deadlines are never missed.Issues are anticipated early and solved proactively with clear communication to stakeholders. HOW YOU'LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME
Line managing concierge and security colleagues, including daily briefings, rota management, performance management and coaching.Coordinating contractors for cleaning, M&E, landscaping and lifecycle works, ensuring quality and value.Conducting regular site inspections, H&S checks and follow-ups to keep standards consistent.Handling resident queries and communications, from building updates to incident responses.Monitoring budgets, raising POs and supporting invoice approvals with accurate documentation.Overseeing permits to work, risk assessments and compliance records for audits and assurance. WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR
You’re a people-focused leader who sets clear standards and supports teams to deliver them.You stay calm under pressure, prioritise effectively and follow through on every detail.You communicate with warmth and clarity, adapting your style for residents, contractors and colleagues.You take ownership, anticipate issues and solve problems before they escalate.You care about presentation and hospitality, with pride in maintaining a premium environment. EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS
Managing sizeable onsite teams in residential, hotels or commercial settings.Managing contractors and service partners in a multi-building estate.Working knowledge of building systems, planned maintenance and compliance processes.Handling resident or customer service inquiries and delivering high satisfaction.Using property or facilities management systems to track tasks, works and budgets. WHAT WE OFFER
25 days holiday plus bank holidaysEnrolment into the Rendall & Rittner pension schemeEmployee assistance programme supporting family, health, money and workEmployee referral schemeTeam uniform* subject to developmentFully funded training and development opportunitiesAccess to discounts across travel, retail, fitness and entertainment ABOUT RENDALL & RITTNER
Rendall & Rittner is one of the UK's most established and highly accredited residential leasehold property management companies, managing over 90,000 homes nationwide. Founded in 1990 on the belief that property management should be more professional, transparent and customer-focused, those principles still drive how we operate today as a founding partner of Odevo.
We are people-led and technology-enabled, investing heavily in our teams, systems and continuous improvement. Our standards are recognised through Investors in People Platinum, regulation by RICS and the FCA, and multiple industry awards, including Property Manager of the Year and Managing Agent of the Year.
HOW WE HIRE
Initial conversation with our talent teamInterview focused on your estate operations know-how, resident service mindset, team leadership and problem-solving approach We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout.
INTERESTED?
Apply with your CV.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required.