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Robyn Bester

Robyn Bester

UK PROPERTY OPERATIONS | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | REMOTE ADMINISTRATION

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Cape Town, City of Cape TownMember since September 2, 2025
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About

Senior executive support and operations professional with 15+ years of experience across commercial property, facilities, financial administration and C-suite support. Hands-on UK residential lettings/property administration experience coordinating tenant and landlord communications, maintenance contractors, repair approvals and property compliance appointments. Skilled at managing urgent issues remotely, tracking actions to completion and supporting busy directors across time zones.

Seeking part-time, flexible remote UK/US property operations or executive support opportunities.

Experience

Contract Cover at UK Residential Property Administration (2026 – 2026)

  • Supported UK letting/property management workflows for multiple agency teams, handling tenant enquiries, landlord updates and contractor coordination remotely.
  • Arranged and followed up on repairs involving leaks, plumbing, appliances, windows, locks and damp/mould; tracked urgent issues and access arrangements.
  • Coordinated compliance and servicing activity including EPC, EICR, gas safety (CP12) and boiler servicing, liaising with suppliers and tenants.
  • Obtained quotations and approvals, maintained case notes, drafted professional correspondence and followed through on outstanding works and deposit-related queries.

General Manager (Part-time, Flexible Hours) at Brickfield Spaces (2021-04 – Present)

  • Oversee operations of serviced commercial office facilities, including maintenance, IT, access control, reception and service providers.
  • Manage tenant viewings, lease negotiations, onboarding, tenant retention and complex client relationships.
  • Coordinate budgeting, rental invoicing, collections and financial reporting with finance colleagues; oversee safety and operational compliance.
  • Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate landlords, contractors and other stakeholders to resolve building and tenant issues.

Executive Assistant to Founders at Flood Finance (2025-09 – 2026-05)

  • Managed executive calendars, inboxes, international meetings and investor engagements across time zones.
  • Coordinated board meeting materials, travel, confidential correspondence and operational follow-ups.

Executive Assistant to Group Chairman at Frans Maritz Investment Group (2017-03 – 2021-04)

  • Managed executive scheduling, international travel, EXCO meetings, stakeholder communication and board-level correspondence.
  • Processed invoices and reconciliations with the finance team; tracked sensitive issues through resolution.

Personal Assistant to Director at Graham Viney Design (2012-06 – 2017-03)

  • Coordinated diaries, travel, supplier procurement, project budgets, quotations, contracts and office administration.
  • Supported project managers and liaised with external agents on property-related and studio operations.

Education

Matriculated at Edgemead High in 1998

Various short courses

Skills

UK PROPERTY OPERATIONSEXECUTIVE ASSISTANTREMOTE ADMINISTRATION

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