Block Manager - West Sussex

£30,000 - £37,000 + £3,000 car allowance (£40K Max) - Block Management

Ref: 2111 Date Posted: Monday 29 Apr 2024

I’ve just taken on a new position for a company based in Crawley who’re interested in speaking with experienced Block Managers who’re keen for a new challenge!

Job Info:

Salary: £30,000 - £37,000 (DOE) + £3,000 car allowance. (£40,000 max)
Block Management experience is required (experience in a block manager role)
Preferably AIRPM qualified.
22 days starting holiday allowance.
Increasing after 2 years’ service to 24 days
Increasing after 3 years’ service to 25 days
Increasing after 4 years’ service to 26 days
Increasing after 5 years’ service to 27 days
Salary Sacrifice for employee pension contributions
Christmas shutdown – no work between Christmas and New Year
Day off for your birthday
Pension contribution rates: employee contributions 4% and the company contribution will be 4% of your salary. After 2 years’ service the company contribution will increase to 7% assuming the employee maintains a 4% contribution.
Private medical insurance after 2 years’ service (employees can choose to add family members at their own cost)
Employee Assistance Programme
Company events
Employee forum
Season loan
We currently have a hybrid policy which is always under review and will soon be moving to a ‘home working’ policy. Currently, the minimum requirement is to attend the office for 60% of their work pattern, however we do encourage 80% and when necessary.
New starters are required to attend the office 100% during their 6-month probation period or until their line manager is satisfied that their training is complete.
Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 17.30pm with a 1 hour & 15-minute lunch break, totalling 36.25 hr week.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the smooth running of your portfolio
Proactively manage your portfolio in accordance with the management agreement and terms of the lease
Management of all contractors
Drafting and serving S20 notices for major works
Project management of major works
Co-ordinate, chair and attend AGM’s
Draft and prepare agenda/ minutes for board meetings
Corresponding with residents/ developers/ RMC’s
Encouraging a harmonious relationship between all parties
Dealing with conflict resolution
Management of on-site staff
Service charge budgeting & ground rent collection
Approval of invoices for payment
Ensuring all properties in the portfolio are insured including dealing with all claims, renewals and enquiries regarding the policy
Ensuring the lease terms are adhered to and dealing with any breaches
Responding to deed transfers/ Licence to Alter/ Lease variations/ Lease extensions
Regular site visits, checking health & safety/ maintenance works required
Fire Risk Assessments & RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)
Management of ACOP L8 (Legionnaires’ disease)

Minimum Requirements:

2 years Block Management experience, including section 20s and service charge budgets
Previous experience managing a range of developments including RMCs
Excellent customer service, IT and communication skills
A full UK driving license and your own vehicle

Desirable Requirements:

Industry related qualifications such as IRPM / RICS / IOSH
Knowledge of Landlord & Tenant Act 1985, Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002, Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and The Work at Height Regulations 2005

Contact: Matty Stratton

www.blockrecruit.co.uk | 020 3900 0401 | matty@blockrecruit.co.uk

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