Senior Block​/Property Manager

Position: Senior Block/Property Manager (Permanent)
Pear Recruitment – Senior Block/Property Manager– Finsbury Park

Salary - £37,500 - £42,000

Working hours – Monday–Friday 9am–6pm

Our client is looking for a motivated Senior Block/Property Manager to join their growing Block and Residential Property Management team looking after a growing portfolio in the Finsbury branch. Acting as a point of contact for residents and stakeholders delivering a high standard of customer service while ensuring operational, financial and legal responsibilities are met. The successful candidate will be expected to take the lead on block management as well as deal with a portfolio of AST managed properties.

Key Responsibilities

* Day-to-day management of a residential block property portfolio and residential landlords

* Acting as the main point of contact for leaseholders, residents, freeholders, contractors, managing agents, landlords and tenants

* Overseeing service charge budgets, expenditure, and financial reporting

* Instructing, managing, and monitoring contractors and suppliers

* Arranging and overseeing maintenance, repairs, major works

* Arrange for contractor quotes and forward same to clients.

* Process contractor invoices.

* Ensuring properties comply with relevant UK legislation and health & safety requirements

* Preparing and issuing service charge demands and year-end accounts (with accountants where applicable)

* Companies House Filings

* Completing LEP enquiry forms

* Dealing with Leaseholder consents, assignments and other matters.

* Conducting site inspections and reporting on property condition

* Managing insurance claims and policy renewals

* Handling complaints and resolving issues professionally and efficiently

* Deal with start and end of tenancies for managed properties and start of let only tenancies.

* Ensure rent arrears are chased and advise landlords as to position.

* Deal with day-to-day enquiries.

* Liaise with the lettings and book-keeping teams and contractors.

* Deal with tenancy renewals.

* General administration tasks including Right to Rent.

* Render assistance to colleagues where required.

About You

* Previous experience in block management and/or residential property management (essential)

* Good working knowledge of UK leasehold legislation and property compliance requirements

* Strong organisational and time management skills

* Confident communicator with excellent customer service skills

* Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively

* Competent with property management software and Microsoft Office

* Relevant property qualifications (ARLA, TPI, ARMA) essential

If you are interested in this Senior Block/Property Manager role and would like to know more,  or telephone us on a strictly private and confidential basis for an informal discussion.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to each applicant individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days, you may assume you have not been selected at this time - but please do apply for anything you feel you are suitable for and thank you for your interest in PEAR Recruitment

* Recommend a friend* - Do you know someone looking for a position? If you recommend them to us, we have a fantastic referral fee to offer! Please contact us for more information.

Confidentiality – All communication with us is treated with the upmost confidentiality and you will always be advised if your CV is being submitted to a client