Block Manager

Job Description

Working in a small team you will have direct responsibility for a portfolio of developments where you will be responsible for carrying out service charge budgets, undertaking regular site inspections, dealing with a range of issues, liaising with residents and ensuring compliance to a range of legislation. We are looking for someone who has at least one years' relevant experience in block management and is looking to progress their career further. AIRPM qualification or a willingness to undertake the examination would be advantageous.

Responsibilities:
Ensuring delivery of service concurs with quality assurance procedures, ARMA codes and good practice generally
Undertake regular site inspections to identify repairs that are required and taking the appropriate action
Preparation of service charge budgets
Administer block insurance claims
Liaising with the credit control department to ensure effective debt management of the portfolio
Manage contractors used to carry out repairs and maintenance
Preparing the relevant notices and managing the Section 20 consultation process
Arranging health, safety and fire risk assessments and reviewing the report and taking all the necessary measures to ensure that all the statutory regulations are adhered to
Handle applications for licence to alter and share transfers
Liaise with lessees and RMC directors in a polite and efficient manner
Attend Board, AGM/EGM and residents meetings, including evening meetings and take appropriate minutes

Skills:
· Previous experience as a Property Manager essential
· Highly organised, able to take instruction and also work on your own initiative
· A great problem solver with attention to detail
· Excellent people skills and a good communicator
· Able to maintain a professional manner
· Be confident, accountable and responsible for your portfolio