Estates Assistant - Sale, United Kingdom - Xenia Estates

Xenia Estates

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Sale, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Estates Assistant - Residential & Student Portfolio

Entrylevel position, starting salary of £24,000 per annum._

Xenia Estates are a vibrant and energetic property management firm with a clear passion for their brands and commitment to providing a first-class property management offering.

Consisting of multiple businesses, this well-established property group specialises in both residential and student block, estate and asset management, operating nationwide.

With the help of the Estates Manager(s), you will manage day-to-day issues and contractors across the sites, ensuring adherence with company standards and health & safety guidelines.

Leasehold knowledge and experience working in block management would be advantageous.

Main Duties:
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Working with the wider Estates team to ensure a high level of customer service.
Assisting the Estates Manager to manage preventative maintenance and schedules.
Daytoday management of a residential and/or student portfolio, managing all repairs and planned maintenance, as well as appointing external contractors to manage repairs and upkeep.
Establishing and maintaining relationships with suppliers/contractors and appointing external contractors to manage repairs and upkeep.

Essential Skills & Abilities:
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Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with colleagues.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word as a minimum).
Good time management and prioritising skills with the ability to coordinate a complex workload.
Flexibility and able to demonstrate the ability to work on their own and as part of a team whenever required.

Experience & Qualifications:
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At least 12 months experience in a customer service role, either office, retail or hospitality based.
Experience of completing administration work.
GCSE in English Language and Maths, grade C/5 or above.
Ability to use Microsoft Office.

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Desired but not essential: -_

Knowledge of ARMA guidelines and requirements
Experience of working in property management and an awareness of section 20 consultations, fire safety and cladding.
Knowledge of property management software

Company Benefits:
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22 holidays per year (+ Bank Holidays) and 1 additional year for each year of service up to a maximum of 25 days.
New and modern office environment, conveniently located in Sale and close to transport links.
Opportunity to undertake industryrecognised qualifications.
Great scope for career progression in a fastgrowing organisation.
Positive, supportive and encouraging company culture.
Employeeappointed social committee and regular social events.
Employeeappointed welfare committee.
Additional holiday added to yearly entitlement for employee birthdays.
Annual charity day (opportunity to spend a working day supporting a local charity).
An additional afternoon off during the festive season to complete Christmas shopping.
Christmas Savings Club.