Block Manager - Southwark, United Kingdom - Property Personnel

Property Personnel

Verified Company

Southwark, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

An exciting role has become available within this dynamic and fast-growing hybrid agency, offering a complete service for overseas investors, incorporating lettings, property management, sales, furniture, maintenance, refurbishment and block management.

Our client is looking for an energetic and hardworking Block Manager who is looking for an opportunity to progress in the property sector.

You will be managing a portfolio of blocks and providing assistance to the department as required.

It will be yourresponsibility to ensure all clients receive an excellent level of customer service while managing the portfolio in line with the client's instruction, the terms of the lease and relevant health & safety requirements.

To be considered you should have at least 2 years' experience within block management and ideally be IRPM qualified or working towards your qualification.

Responsibilities will include:

Directly managing a portfolio of Leasehold blocks
Conducting site visit inspections
Ensuring Health & Safety Assessments are conducted and processed
Arranging and coordinating quotes, repairs, and maintenance for the portfolio
Dealing with Insurance claims
Managing licensing consent & fees for the Department (pets, subletting, contractor register, etc.)
Preparing annual Service Charge budgets and quarterly financial reports
Annual Service Charge and Company Accounts
Holding resident and Director meetings for your portfolio
Conducting Section 20 Consultation
Dealing with arrears collection prior to legal instruction
Overseeing Service Charge invoices & cover letters
Assisting the Head of Block Management on projects as required
Maintaining an awareness of relevant company procedures
Keeping up to date with industry training and relevant legislation.

Personal specification:

2+ years' experience as a residential block manager
IRPM qualified preferred
Proficient in landlord and tenant law
High IT literacy, preferably with experience on Qube/Aspasia
Highly organised with great time management skills
Good understanding of London's residential property market
Methodical in your working, ensuring enquiries are prioritised and dealt with efficiently
Superb customer service skills
Team player.

The salary for this role will be up to £40,000 depending on previous experience and qualifications. Working hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm.