Block and Estate Manager
We are looking for a Block Manager to join our excellent team and will need a professional and enthusiastic individual with a strong work ethic who wishes to join a dynamic and fast paced environment with a varied portfolio of properties in the Midlands areas.
Ideally, the candidates will have a minimum of 2 years residential block and estate management experience with solid proven experience of managing assets for residential management companies and freeholders. Candidates from a residential lettings or property management background capable of crossing over into block management will also be considered.
Please note this position may close at any time, therefore early submission of your application is highly encouraged.
Location
Working out of our Stafford ST16 3BS office.
Salary and Package
£30-34k depending on experience and ability
Profit related bonus scheme
Company vehicle provided for site inspections
Working hours – 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Home working considered where practical.
Ongoing training, study and support for professional qualifications where applicable.
The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:
Carry out regular property inspections
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Dealing with maintenance, repairs and major works (Section 20 consultations)
Liaising effectively with finance before instructing works
Arranging and attending Management Company general meetings (sometimes evening director's meetings)
Circulating meeting minutes in a timely manner
Monitoring and communication of lease breaches
Issuing works orders and signing off completed works
Recruitment and management of contractors
Renewing and managing building and other relevant insurances, and administering insurance claims
Correspondence with residents and clients
Be responsible for preparing for client meetings (including running AGM and General Meetings), recording and preparing minutes of those meetings and carrying out any actions arising.
Ensure accurate client reports are prepared to the correct specifications and issued to clients in accordance with agreed timescales.
Ensuring accurate data is maintained on the property management system and to regularly check update and audit the accuracy of the data
Ensure compliance with all industry legislation
Dealing with the tenant and client queries in a timely and efficient manner
To work well within a small team
Managing a portfolio of around 25-30 sites around Staffordshire, being a mix of residential blocks and estate management.
The successful candidate shall possess, amongst other skills, the following attributes:
Excellent communication and client interfacing skills
Be articulate, professional and persuasive with a good telephone manner and good report writing skills;
Ability to work with a relatively high degree of autonomy, with minimal supervision;
Ability to work under pressure
Strong attention to detail well organised and a practical pragmatic common-sense approach to management
Ability to deal with challenging mandates and cope with a high work-load
Numerate and technically competent
Excellent IT, problem solving, analytical, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Be a team player, be adaptable and above all keen and enthusiastic;
Full driving licence required
Systems used CFP Winman – training will be provided.
Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, and be familiar with Office365
Candidate should be able to use Word Mailmerge, and be comfortable with using excel spreadsheets, and be able to manipulate and report on information.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Work from home
Experience:
* Property Management Occupations: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Full UK Drivers (required)
Work Location: In person