Assistant Property Manager

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid working

Job summary

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd is partnering with an established North London property management business to recruit an Assistant Property Manager. The role offers hybrid working and a clear path to progress within block management, supporting experienced Property Managers with residential portfolios.

You will gain exposure to core block management areas, handle resident and stakeholder inquiries, and contribute to service charge processes while building your technical knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential property or block management
• Understanding of service charges and Section 20 processes (basic)
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day management of residential developments
• Respond to resident and stakeholder enquiries within service levels
• Coordinate maintenance requests and liaise with contractors
• Support service charge budgets and related processes
• Assist with Section 20 consultations and maintain records
• Help organise AGMs and resident meetings
• Track actions from inspections and meetings to ensure compliance
• Maintain accurate information in property management systems
• Provide a professional service to residents and stakeholders

Skills

Block management

Residential property

Microsoft Office

Tools

Property management systems

Job description

The organisation

Cobalt is partnering with an established property management business in North London to recruit an Assistant Property Manager. The business offers a structured environment where performance and development are recognised, with hybrid working and opportunities to progress within property management.

The role

This is an opportunity for an Assistant Property Manager to develop their block management knowledge while supporting experienced Property Managers with residential portfolios. You'll gain exposure to the key areas of block management while helping to provide a responsive service to residents, leaseholders and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day management of residential developments.
• Respond to resident, leaseholder and stakeholder enquiries within agreed service levels.
• Assist with maintenance requests and liaise with contractors and suppliers where required.
• Support the administration of service charge budgets and related property management processes.
• Assist with Section 20 consultation processes and maintain accurate records.
• Support the organisation and administration of AGMs and other resident meetings.
• Progress actions arising from property inspections, meetings and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate information across internal property management systems.
• Provide a professional and helpful service to residents and other stakeholders.

About you

We're keen to speak with candidates who want to build their career within block management and develop their technical property knowledge.

You’ll also bring:

• Previous exposure to residential property, block management or a related property environment.
• A working knowledge of service charges, Section 20 processes and the fundamentals of residential block management.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• A customer-focused approach when dealing with residents, clients and external stakeholders.
• Good attention to detail when maintaining property and compliance information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and property management systems.

This could suit an existing Assistant Property Manager looking for greater exposure and the opportunity to develop their block management experience.

What's on offer?

• Salary of up to £33,000 per annum DOE
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Opportunities to develop your property management knowledge and progress within the business.

Interviews are expected to take place shortly.

If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let your Cobalt consultant know.