Block Manager

Are you an experienced Block Manager looking for a new challenge? This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, fast growing, family run company based in their Barnet branch.

The Block Manager is a vital part of the Lettings team, essential to the continued success and the growth of their portfolio, ensuring tenancies are sustained and properties maintained. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of problem solving with excellent customer service skills.

The successful candidate must have previous experience in a Property Management role .You must hold a full UK driving licence and own your own car.

Salary package and benefits of this Block Manager role include:

• Basic £35,000 to £50,000
• Mon to Fri working week 9am to 5.30pm
• Fast growing, family run company
• Excellent training and development
• Great career progression
• Onsite parking

Main responsibilities for this role of Block Manager include:

• Liaising with leaseholders and residents, dealing with maintenance issues and general queries
• Liaising with contractors to instruct necessary repairs as required.
• Conducting regular site inspections and reporting to client
• Carrying out the Section 20 consultation procedure when necessary
• Attending client and director meetings as well as evening AGM's
• Setting service charge budgets, issuing service charges, helping to chase arrears and keeping good accounts
• Responding to solicitors’ enquiries and dealing with post sale documentation
• Issuing notices for lease breaches and in accordance with Health & Safety
• Administering contracts and renewals with utility suppliers and contractors
• Dealing with insurance renewals and claims

Essential skills for this Block Manager role include:

• Good organisation and time management skills
• Previous experience in a property management role
• Impeccable written and spoken English
• Proficiency in Health and Safety
• Understanding of landlord and tenant acts, ARMA guidelines and RICS Codes
• Previous experience of using Propman is preferred but not essential
• Excellent IT literacy
• Demonstrable Customer Service and Management experience
• Ability to prioritise work effectively
• Be able to work alone and on own initiative as well as within a team
• Hold a full UK driving licence

This is a wonderful opportunity to work on your own initiative, for a fast growing, family run company...apply today !