Block Manager

2 months ago


Northampton, United Kingdom Windmill9 Ltd Full time
Job title: Block Manager
Location: Northampton
Contract Type: Full Time /Permanent
Package: c£35,000
Industry: 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.
We will contact suitable applicants for an initial screening to discuss your application and answer any questions you may have prior to submitting your application to the client.
Please ensure your CV is fully up to date before applying.
We review applications on an ongoing basis from the time that the role is advertised and will close the position as soon as we have found the right person, regardless of the closing date.
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