£30K/yr to £45K/yr
Southend-on-Sea, England
Permanent, Variable

Portfolio Manager

Posted by JLD Recruitment Ltd.

Great package offered on top of the annual salary please contact for more information.

Location: Southend on Sea, Essex
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 per annum
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5:30pm
Benefit: Hybrid working of up to 2 days a week from home (after probation)
Probation: 6 months

Job Description:

  • Acting on behalf of one of the UK's largest freeholders.
  • Dealing with queries both internally and from external sources on a day to day basis by phone, email and letter.
  • Joint ongoing performance monitoring of external managing agents; addressing issues and highlighting these to senior management.
  • Reviewing leases, legislation and land registry documents for guidance on legal matters and repairs.
  • Ensuring health and safety and legislative compliance of the managed portfolio. Co-ordinating health and safety reports and acting upon the findings contained within those reports.
  • Providing guidance on incoming Right to Manage claims and working closely with our legal team to see these through to completion.
  • On occasion undertake meetings with residents with a view to preventing RTM/ enfranchisement claims.
  • Conducting site visits where necessary to meet with leaseholders or managing agents to ensure standards are being met.
  • Other daily duties involve dealing with incoming phone calls (as part of a team) and assisting in the general running and administration of the company.
  • Continued TPI/ ARMA development will be offered by the company to ensure the employee has a strong understanding of the surrounding legislative and contractual influences when managing property.

Personal Specification
Skills:

  • A good understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022/Leasehold Reform Act is desirable alternatively the candidate will need to demonstrate an ability to read and understand complex legislation or regulation.
  • Highly organised and comfortable handling a high volume of transactions.
  • Strong written and grammatical skills as much correspondence will be in writing.
  • Ability to communicate with confidence at all levels and by telephone.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail are paramount.
  • Strong IT skills including Word and Excel.
  • Good customer service approach and the ability to handle issues and queries with professionalism.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 3 years block management experience (acting as an assistant, property manager or senior) with strong knowledge of the legislative requirements.
  • ATPI qualified or higher
  • Degree graduate desirable.
  • Competitive salary offered.