Job Description
Based at a high end residential development in Wandsworth, the Estate Manager's role is to manage their scheme to the company's standards and to provide Residents with a professional service in a polite, fair and efficient manner
The main responsibilities of the Estate Manager:
- Smooth running of the development
- Supervise the Concierge team; cover the reception desk whenever required to include lunch breaks
- Be knowledgeable with company's policies as described in the company's SOP and Employees Handbook
- Make sure that the company's policies and the site-specific procedures are adhered by the Concierge team
- Read the front desk diary on daily basis and provide verbal reports to the Estate Manager
- Provide continuous training to all members of the concierge team
- Carry out regular inspections of the site; Identify and log any maintenance, cleaning and Health & Safety issues
- Ensure that the office files are always updated with the details of Leaseholders, Sub-tenants, Managing Agents
- Monitor Concierge e-mail account to ensure all emails are actioned, i.e. acknowledged, responded to, information is noted
- Regularly review all operational sheets to ensure that activities are logged correctly in accordance with procedures
- Carry out periodic archiving of operational log sheets and ensure all the files are safely stored for future reference
- Oversee the safekeeping of apartment keys and regularly check all the key cabinets and the keys log sheets
- Ensure there's always enough office supplies; arrange stationery orders to include light bulbs for communal areas
- Assist with organising access to apartments, e.g. for the annual servicing of Heat Interface Units and keep files updated
- Ensure that the parcel room is always well organised and that residents are reminded of any uncollected items
- Monitor resident's info-portal and regularly check for any old packages that might have not been signed out
- Investigate any packages claimed to be lost and keep Estate Manager informed on the progress
- Liaise with the Cleaning Supervisor to ensure good housekeeping of the development
- Oversee the control of the car park to include the permit system and communicate with the parking patrol company
- Control the release of proximity fobs for communal doors and radio transmitters for the underground car park
- Have a good understanding of the Building Safety Act
- Be available for senior management meetings and report processing as required
- Be available out of hours as might be required
Person Specification:
By no means limited to, but a good overall picture of what will be expected
Excellent customer service and leadership skills, strong verbal & written communication, the ability to work under pressure and balance often conflicting priorities. Good administration skills, driven and self-motivated, confident and diplomatic.
Salary:
You will be well remunerated and for the right candidate can expect up to £50,000.00 gross / 60hr week (shift bases - 12hrs per shift), 28 days holidays including Bank Holidays
Candidates must have at least 3 years of dealing in large residential sites and ideally with some knowledge of :
- Energy centres / CHP
- Building safety act
This is a demanding role with no one day being the same and person must be self - motivated, forward thinking, problem solving and be able to lead an established team
- Must be willing to be available OOH if required by site for emergencies (will be paid for )
- There is on site parking
- 12hrs per shift , 8am-8pm