£45K/yr to £50K/yr
London, England
Permanent, Variable

Senior Block Manager

Posted by GKR International.

  • 2 - 5 years' experience
  • Section 20 and Service Charge experience
  • IRPM/TPI qualified desirable (or keen to achieve)

Seeking a Senior Block Manager to join a highly reputable and established Block Management specialist based in their Chelsea office. You will be working as part of a large team who pride themselves on delivering exceptional service levels at all times and anyone joining the business should be passionate about meeting and exceeding expectations.

Responsibilities of the role:

  • Primary responsibility for delivery of a quality Property Management service.
  • Manage large complex developments.
  • Undertake client care and liaison.
  • Liaise closely with the property managers and accounts department.
  • Manage a portfolio of properties.
  • Ensure that relevant Service Contracts and Annual Orders are in place.
  • Regularly review service contracts, agree service levels, identify necessary preventative maintenance, and pre-authorise expenditure within agreed parameters (certainly within the confines of the ‘Section 20' thresholds for works and long-term agreements).
  • Carry out Property Inspections and complete reports.
  • Undertake regular basic risk assessments of each building in your portfolio.
  • Review Health and Safety reports (fire risk assessments, water hygiene, asbestos, lift engineering reports, etc) and arrange for the necessary rectification measures, in liaison with the client, as appropriate.
  • Liaise with Health and Safety consultants and contractors, where required.
  • Attend client meetings/ AGM (some out of hours).
  • Preparing Service Charge budgets.
  • Mentor other property managers.
  • Be part of the team driving the business forward.

Requirements

  • Good IT skills are essential.
  • Excellent customer care skills.
  • Organisational skills and time management.
  • Focused and motivated.
  • Able to communicate effectively, build rapport and develop professional relationships.
  • Well-presented and articulate.
  • Be a team player.
  • Willing to learn and wanting to contribute.
  • Must have a minimum of 2 Year Property Management experience.
  • IRPM qualifications are desirable but not essential.
  • Good knowledge of the relevant Landlord and Tenant Act and RICS and ARMA guidelines.

Perks/ Benefits (following completion of probation period)

  • Some working from home
  • Flexible Working Hours

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