At Encore, we’re here to make residential property management feel personal, thoughtful, and seamless. Since we opened our doors in 2004, our mission has been simple: to deliver an outstanding experience for every customer, with genuine care at the heart of everything we do. We don’t just look after buildings, we look after the people who call them home, treating each property as if it were our own.
The Encore culture not only attracts the brightest talent, but also industry recognition as we've been awarded Employer of the Year on many of occasions. Our ambition is to be regarded as the most professional managing agent in the country - with a team of exceptional people who are energised by what they do. Were all about communication, collaboration, teamwork – and having fun while we work. By creating an inviting environment for our people to be inspired, learn and flourish can make all the difference.
The role
The Estate Management – Team Lead is a pivotal role within our company. You will be responsible for coordinating all of the resources (internal & external) to effectively oversee the teams portfolio of residential estates and deliver outstanding service to our customers. You will be communicating with key stakeholders and managing, supporting, motivating and leading the team to sucess.
The successful candidate will present with the following:
Qualifications
Degree preferable. A good standard of education is essential.
MIRPM qualification required
Other property qualifications (eg. RICS) are desirable.
Experience
8 years+ relevant management experience. While a background in estate management is desirable, your experience could be in surveying or property management
Strong experience of budget management, financial control and delivering cost-efficiency
Knowledge of relevant legislation (eg. Landlord & Tenant Act, RICS Code etc)
Detailed working knowledge of building management, systems maintenance and repair projects
Customer relationship management
Skills
Excellent time management, prioritisation, delegation and project management skills
Excellent numeracy/analytical skills and competency in dealing with financial information
Excellent communication skills – letter writing and the written and verbal presentation of information
Excellent computer skills – knowledge of Qube would be an advantage. Proficient in all Microsoft programmes and competent in mail merging.
Excellent people skills – an ability to adapt your style as required
Excellent commercial skills – demonstrate a savviness and awareness of commercial reality
Why Work with Us?
Great Team Environment You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team that works hard and has fun along the way.
Growth Opportunities We believe in helping our people grow. With extensive training and development, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to advance your career.
Competitive Salary & Perks We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and a positive workplace culture where your contributions are valued.
We operate a hybrid working model at Encore with 3 days in our London office and 2 days working from home.

Managing property as though we live there
Our mission is to make places better and deliver a brilliant residential property management experience. As property professionals, we created Encore in 2004 following our own experience of receiving poor management and the difficulty of finding a managing agent with the right aptitude and attitude. We chose the name Encore because it symbolises a great performance - which is what we strive to deliver. From the beginning we've adopted the philosophy of ‘taking care of your property as though we live there'.
Professional service through a proactive approach
Our approach is based on the following principles:
- Quality people with time to manage
- Operational structure and rigour
- Well-honed systems that work
- Maintenance and compliance under control
- Financial control
- Professionalism and pride
We work WITH you.
Local expertise
Encore manages a portfolio of high quality residential developments across the UK. With local teams in Cambridge, Bristol, London, Manchester, Nottingham and Sandhurst, we are experienced at dealing with all types of estates. Our property professionals look after properties across East Anglia, London, the Thames Valley, South West, Midlands and North West and our expertise and experience has been honed over 20 years of award winning property management.