Assistant Block Manager – West Essex, IG10 + 1 day WFH

Round Pegs Recruitment; Essex; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management firm in Essex is seeking an Assistant Block Manager to oversee a residential leasehold portfolio. The role involves site inspections, budget monitoring, and effective communication with clients. Ideal candidates should have experience in block management and strong organizational skills. The position offers a salary between £32,000 and £36,000 plus benefits including 25 days holiday and a government pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Standard government pension scheme

Potential for one day work from home

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in Block Management.
• Confident communicator with relationship management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of residential blocks as per legislation.
• Conduct regular site inspections and produce reports.
• Monitor service charge budgets continuously.

Skills

Residential leasehold management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT proficiency

Relationship management

Education

IRPM qualification or progress towards

Job description

Overview

Assistant Block Manager – West Essex, IG10 + 1 day WFH

A fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Block Manager has just come available. Our client based in West Essex, IG10 are currently looking for a Block Manager to join their busy block management department. As a Assistant Block Manager you will be responsible for managing a well-maintained residential leasehold portfolio, taking full ownership of your sites while being supported by experienced colleagues.

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Managing a selected compact portfolio of residential blocks in accordance with current legislation and service levels as agreed with clients.
• Carrying out regular site inspections of developments and producing visual inspection reports, instructing contractors to undertake maintenance/repairs where necessary.
• Monitoring complex service charge budgets on a constant basis.
• Ensuring portfolio is up to date in terms of risk assessments (including Health & Safety, fire risk assessments, asbestos surveys).
• Supervising caretakers, on-site staff and contractors as appropriate, ensuring the proper day-to-day running of the buildings, grounds, plant and equipment.
• Dealing with insurance claims and associated works, liaising with loss adjusters and others accordingly.
• Dealing and responding to lessees and clients day-to-day enquiries via telephone, email and letter in a timely manner.
• Attending and chairing periodic evening residents AGMs/EGMs and directors meetings, producing and issuing minutes.
• Managing Section 20 consultations for major works, and liaising with surveyors where necessary.
• Managing obligations outlined within the lease and communicating with clients and lessees accordingly.
• Assisting senior management and accounts department with the preparation of year-end service charge budgets, and liaising with RMC/RTM Directors accordingly.
• Reviewing service contracts and if required tendering contracts for comparison purposes.
• Producing periodic newsletters and mail shots as and when required.
• Reviewing and authorising payment of contractor invoices.

The right candidate ideally will possess the following:

• 1 Years experience within Block Management with knowledge of residential leasehold management
• IRPM qualified or working towards (preferred but not essential)
• Confident communicator with strong relationship management skills
• Organised, self-motivated, and team-focused
• Solid IT experience
• Ability to multi-task and possess strong prioritisation skills
• Comfortable working independently in a small but professional office environment
• A full UK driving licence

The hours will be:

Monday to Friday 9am – 5:30am

Salary range will be:

between £32,000 to £36,000pa + Use of a pool car for site visits and meetings

What the company offers:

• 25 days holiday plus all bank holidays (holiday increasing 1 day a year after 5 years up to a maximum of 30 days).
• Standard government pension scheme
• Office based role (potential to work from home 1 day a week)

If this role is of interest to you and you have the necessary role requirements, please submit your most up to date CV and contact details to Louise Foster at Roundpegs Property Recruitment today. Due to the high volume of enquiries that we receive, we are not always able to respond to all CVs. If you have not received a response within one week, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful in this instance. Thank you for your interest in Roundpegs Recruitment. If you are already registered with Roundpegs Recruitment, please express your interest in this role to your consultant.