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Trainee Block Manager - Colchester CO2

Bastow Irwin Recruitment Limited
Posted a day ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Colchester, Essex CO6 3JQ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A well-established independent client is seeking a motivated individual with experience in Lettings or AST Property management to become a Block Manager.
  • The role offers comprehensive training and the opportunity to complete the IRPM accreditation, essential for career progression in the industry.
  • Key responsibilities include supporting the Block Manager, conducting site inspections, and ensuring effective management of property portfolios.
  • Candidates should have prior experience in a similar role within the property industry and possess excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • The salary for this position ranges from ÂŁ28,000 to ÂŁ30,000 per annum, and applicants should have relevant experience to be considered.

Our well established independent client is looking to hire a career hungry individual that possesses the experience and transferable skill set of Lettings or AST Property management to progress into a fully fledged Block Manager. Full training will be provided including the opportunity to study and complete the IRPM accreditation which is a necessity to progress within the industry. You won't be thrown into the deep end; instead, you will receive comprehensive one-on-one training and shadow the team, ensuring you grasp all aspects of the business. Your primary focus will be supporting the Block Manager in both proactive and reactive maintenance for the developments. Conducting site inspections, completing tasks, and providing exceptional customer service to clients and contractors will be at the heart of your role.If you fancy the next step in your Property industry career and you believe that you have the application to succeed then this is definitely the role for you.Key responsibilities• To assist the Block manager in being the point of contact for Freeholders and Leaseholders, contractors and landlords• To manage relationships with key stakeholders• To assist and ensure effective management of the portfolio and manage any queries relating to the block or property• To learn and acquire an understanding of Lease management as well as the head lease (rules, regulations and obligations) and ensure this is adhered to• To assist in ensuring all in house administration and record keeping is up to date• To help oversee all insurance is in place making sure the relevant acceptance is on file, as well as managing any required claims with instruction• To help ensure all Health and Safety legislation, policies, fire risk assessments and health and safety reports are actioned and maintained• To assist and ensure the company hits their service level agreement targets and to maximise the property assets for the Freeholders and Leaseholders • To have a reasonable understanding of mechanical, technical and general building issues • To shadow and attend AGM meetings,• To assist with compiling Section 20 Notices in accordance with the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985• To shadow and assist the Block manager with the preparation of service charge budgets. The Successful Applicant will need to possess the following skills:

• Must Have experience in a similar role within the property industry.• Must be a highly organised individual• Accountancy or previous property experience is an advantage• Good customer relationship skills• Ability to focus when studying to complete accreditations • Should be confident, well-presented and have excellent communication skills both written and verbal.• This is an extremely busy role and needs someone who is highly motivated, passionate about property and capable when working under pressure with the ability to multi-task without compromising on the quality of work or level of service.• To work within a team• Excellent IT skills including CRM software packages The hours will be: Monday to Friday 9am - 6.00pmSalary range will be: between £28,000pa to £30,000pa use of pool car & company Pension If this role is of interest to you and you have the necessary role requirements, please submit your most up to date CV and contact details to Steve or KellyDue to the high volume of enquiries that we receive, we are not always able to respond to all CVs. If you have not received a response within one week, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful in this instance. Thanks for considering Bastow Irwin Recruitment Ltd

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