Block Manager

Job title: Block Manager

Location: NorthamptonContract Type: Full Time /PermanentPackage: c£35,000Industry: Lettings Agency

Office based - Non remote / hybrid

Full UK driving license required - Pool car available

Hours Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5.30pm, 1/3 Saturdays with the out of hours phone (Which very rarely rings)

Job Published: 23/7/2024

Overview

Our Client is one of the largest independent letting agents in the UK, managing more than 1,500 properties throughout the county, ranging from studio apartments to seven-bedroom listed mansions. Clients range from first-time landlords to professional portfolio holders and large landowners such as the Althorp Estate.

The recent acquisition of an addition to the portfolio had created a requirement for an experienced Block Manager to join this highly professional team.

Specific Duties

• Manage portfolio of blocks/estates
• Dealing with general block maintenance queries
• Actioning repairs in line with the budget and Director’s authority
• Processing works orders and invoices
• Utility management.
• Preparation of inspection reports using Inventorybase and associated paperwork.
• Working with Inspections Clerk to ensure all repairs/issues noted following the visits are dealt with
• Ensure that all properties are compliant with safety legislation and legal frameworks
• Work within the budget, unless authorisation has been approved by Directors
• Preparation of block/estate annual budgets and day to budget management in collaboration with the Client Account Management Team
• Undertaking Section 20 processes where required
• Co-ordination of Insurance Claim processes
• Arrears Case Management through to Solicitor Referral
• Attending leaseholder/shareholder meetings (these could be outside of normal business hours)
• General administration/correspondence

Eligibility Essential Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years block management experience
• Proof of Right to Work in UK
• GCSE English & Match Grade C or above or equivalent.
• Experience of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel etc.
• Good Communication Skills
• Car driver with clean license
• Industry Qualification will need to be studied for and completed within a set time frame if not already held.

Desirable Eligibility Requirements

• Level 3 Property Management Qualification
• ARMA or RICS Membership or Qualification

How to apply:

We invite you to apply by submitting your CV ensuring it is fully up to date detailing your relevant experience and achievements.

*Please note, this is a full-time office based position with occasional external appointments. Unfortunately we are unable to accept offers of part time or remote working*

Windmill9 Consulting is a Business Consultancy and Employment Agency acting on behalf of the client.

All applications will be dealt with professionally and in the strictest of confidence.

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