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Property Manager - West Sussex

£25,000 - £30,000 - Block Management
Ref: 1527 Date Posted: Monday 28 Mar 2022
Are you feeling demotivated or complacent in your current role? Beginning to think what else could be out there or feeling like a new challenge? I might have the role for you! If you’re looking for a friendly and supportive office atmosphere, paid sponsorship through industry standard qualifications, and regular training to ensure you continue to develop professionally, please keep reading!   
Our client is a Multi-Disciplined Property Specialist - from Estate Agency to Block Management, to auctions and commercial management; our client is committed to providing the best property services across the south coast. They are a hardworking and determined team who love to support each other and work together to provide service levels to be proud of. You’ll be provided with all the tools and support needed to seamlessly transition into your new position as a Block Manager.
We are now on the lookout for an experienced Property Manager to join this dedicated team in their Bognor Regis office. You will be responsible for the management of a diverse residential and mixed-use portfolio across the south coast whilst working closely with the Block Management team, offering support and assistance to the Senior & Assistant Property Managers. Your role will include carrying out site inspections, preparing service charge budgets, issuing Section 20 notices, dealing with contractors, attending AGMs and handling maintenance for the entire portfolio.
Our ideal candidate will be adaptable, have good experience in the management of residential and mixed-use blocks and possess excellent communication skills. You will also have a good understanding of relevant legislation and be a good team player.
 
Portfolio:
Residential mixed-use blocks and estates on behalf of the freehold client, RMC’s and RTM Companies, all located along the South Coast of England.
 
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
  • 2/3 years’ Block Management experience
  • A full working knowledge of Service Charge budgets, Section 20 notices and relevant law/regulations (Landlord & Tenant Act 1985)
  • Experience in chairing AGM’s and carrying out site inspections
 
Desirable Requirements
  • Industry related qualifications such as IRPM / RICS / IOSH
 
If you don’t meet the requirements for this role, call the Block Recruit team to see what other roles we may have which could fit your current level of experience or “create an account” with us on our website, so we can stay in touch and let you know when other roles to come up.
 
Salary Range & Benefits
 
This position is paying a competitive salary of £30K / £35K depending on experience.
 
Application Process
 
Once we have received your CV you can expect to get a call or email within 24hours. Unfortunately, if you don’t meet the minimum requirements for this position then you may not be contacted for this role. However, we would still love to discuss other opportunities suitable to your current skill set and experience and how we can assist you in your employment search. Give us a call for a confidential careers chat today
 
Contact: Matty Stratton
 www.blockrecruit.co.uk | 020 3900 0401 | Matty@blockrecruit.co.uk
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