Block Manager

Acme Appointments; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable property management firm in Chipping Barnet seeks an experienced Property Manager with a background in residential block management. You will manage a portfolio of 15 blocks, ensuring maintenance, customer satisfaction, and adherence to service charge regulations. Key benefits include opportunities for formal qualification, a settled team environment, and flexible working options, including work-from-home days and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Private healthcare

Work-from-home options

Mileage paid for car usage

Qualifications

• Solid experience in residential block property management sector.
• Good understanding of leases and service charge obligations.
• Ability to manage service charge budgets and Section 20 notices.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of residential blocks effectively.
• Oversee maintenance of communal areas and liaise with contractors.
• Conduct site visits to ensure properties are well-maintained.
• Maintain health and safety regulations and legislation.
• Produce and manage service charge budgets.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Education

TPI or IRPM qualifications

Job description

Property Manager - Residential Block Management Experience Essential

our client is a well-established, independent North London chartered surveyors and property managers looking for an experienced block property manager to join their very settled team. Someone who enjoys working autonomously and who is able to hit the ground running and look after their own portfolio of residential blocks. You'll be handling all aspects of a portfolio of just 15 blocks including communicating with leaseholders, dealing with budget queries, handling licences to alter etc in a professional manner. The portfolio is largely centred around north London.

Responsibilities

• Looking after a portfolio of residential blocks
• Maintenance of the communal areas
• Liaising with contractors regarding maintenance and works
• Site visits to ensure buildings are in good order
• Maintaining health and safety regulations and legislation
• Producing and managing service charge budgets across the portfolio
• Support from an assistant

About you

• Solid experience within the residential block property management sector including service charge budgets, Section 20 notices and works
• Good understanding of leases including service charge obligations
• A proactive approach, good customer service and attention to detail
• TPI or IRPM qualifications preferred but not essential

What's in it for you

• The opportunity to complete formal property qualifications
• Join a settled team in a leading and well-established property company
• Ability to progress as the portfolio develops further
• No need to be a car driver as the portfolio is all easily accessible, although parking is available and mileage paid of own car is used
• 33 days holiday, private healthcare, ability to do 2x days wfh