Details:
- Salary: £30,000 - 33,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Dorking Surrey
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Job Title: Property Portfolio Manager
Location: Dorking Head Office (Surrey)
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30 (1-2 days per week working from home)
Are you a dedicated professional with a background in lettings or property management? We are seeking an experienced Block Manager to join our client’s property consultancy and manage a diverse residential portfolio of properties with maintenance and repairs.
Role Overview
As a Block Manager, you will oversee a portfolio comprising (Apply online only) units or 30-35 developments, depending on the mix of flats and housing estates. Your responsibilities will include ensuring all Block & Estate Management duties are conducted in line with lease/deeds, legislation, RICS regulations, and within specified timeframes. You will be supported by a Coordinator, Accounts team, and a Team Leader.
Key Responsibilities
* Property Management: Day-to-day and long-term management of a property portfolio within the surrounding areas.
* Client Interaction: Liaise with clients, leaseholders, contractors, professionals, and insurance companies regarding any issues.
* Meeting Attendance: Attend and chair AGMs, EGMs, and Director’s meetings.
* Contractor Coordination: Instruct contractors for minor repairs and maintenance, ensuring all works meet required standards.
* Budget Preparation: Prepare annual service charge budgets.
* Financial Liaison: Work with the accounts team regarding service charge payments, arrears, and invoices.
* Insurance Management: Ensure necessary insurances are in place and administer some claims with the Block Management Coordinator.
* Compliance: Advise clients to act in accordance with the lease, legislation, H&S, RICS, and Fire Risk guidelines.
* Inspections: Conduct annual inspections, or as necessary, of the properties within the designated portfolio.
Key Skills and Requirements
* Organizational Skills: Well-organized, punctual, and able to prioritize workload.
* Teamwork: Able to work as part of a team.
* Flexibility: Able to attend out-of-office hours meetings in return for time in lieu.
If you are proactive, client-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you – upload your cv immediately – all applications will be responded to.
Amber Employment Services are acting as an agency on this position