Lettings and Property Operations Manager

Company: deverellsmith
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will lead lettings and property operations for a Paris-based prime agency, driving end-to-end let and tenancy processes. You’ll work closely with the EU Sales Director to manage a growing portfolio from enquiry to deposit return, with scope to expand your responsibilities as the Paris business grows. You’ll join an English-speaking team in central Paris, where French is a bonus. This is a hands-on, impact-driven role at the heart of cross-border real estate operations.

Responsibilities

  • Register and qualify lettings inquiries, coordinate viewings and move deals through to completion
  • Maintain CRM, deal pipeline and reporting; keep Director informed on live transactions
  • Manage tenancies, renewals and deposits for a prime portfolio, including vacant properties oversight
  • Coordinate contractors, cleaners and suppliers from sourcing to completion
  • Oversee rent collection, arrears, deposit returns and owner statements
  • Support day-to-day finance with Director and external accountant (supplier payments, bank reconciliations, weekly cash flow)
  • Manage team timesheets and accurate re-invoicing records

Key requirements

  • Background in residential lettings, property management, client accounts or property administration (preferably in prime/high-value London property)
  • Highly organised, numerate, detail-oriented; confident with spreadsheets, databases and reconciliations
  • Natural finisher with ownership and strong follow-through
  • Discretion and professionalism handling confidential information
  • Fluent English; French helpful but not essential
  • Willingness to relocate and grow with an entrepreneurial business in Paris
  • highly organized
  • numerate
  • detail-oriented
  • spreadsheets
  • databases
  • reconciliations

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Posted: October 10th, 2026