Deputy Property Manager

Pinnacle Group; Woolwich; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in Woolwich is seeking a proactive Deputy Property Manager to support the Property Management Team with administrative duties and on-site property management. Applicants should have previous block/property management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. The position offers a hybrid working pattern and competitive benefits including flexible working arrangements and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Life Assurance

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous block/property management experience.
• Ability to perform a whole range of housing management and administrative tasks.
• IT skills required including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Property Managers in managing the administration of the clients' customer portal.
• Monitor payment of contractors and ensure invoices are processed promptly.
• Undertake regular site visits and create site reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

Property management qualification

Tools

Qube

FixFlo

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Deputy Property Manager

Recruiter: Pinnacle Group

Job Ref: P1813

Pinnacle Group are looking for a proactive Deputy Property Manager to provide day to day support for our Property Management Team. This is a varied role that combines the administrative duties with on-site property management for a large portfolio comprising 23 residential blocks at Trinity Walk for a mixed tenure of social housing and private leaseholders. In the role you will assist with supporting activities involving block management, service charges and resident engagement. You will be joining our Homes team who serves communities by providing trusted housing management solutions. We take a collaborative and commercially minded, yet socially principled approach across our portfolio of Affordable, Private Rented and Leasehold properties.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, well-organised and confident in handling a wide range of housing management and administrative tasks. They will have excellent communication skills, a strong customer service ethos, and the ability to work independently. This is a full-time role with the working hours of Monday - Friday 9AM-5PM and offers a hybrid working pattern of 2 days on site at Trinity Walk.

Who We Are

Pinnacle Group is a leading UK private sector provider of housing and neighbourhood services, managing and maintaining communities where people live, learn, work and play. We\'re a people-first organisation with a values driven culture that has remained consistent for thirty years; living through how we treat our employees and our customers.

Who We\'re Looking For

We\'re looking for someone who, alongside the key criteria below, will sign up to our values of Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge and Deliver Excellence and will be determined to maintain the confidence of our clients and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Property Managers in managing the administration of the clients\' customer portal.


• Assist the Property Manager to ensure annual Service Charge accounts are created, approved by client and issued to leaseholders.


• Monitor payment of contractors and ensure invoices are processed promptly.


• Undertake regular site visits and create site reports covering observations and remedial works required.


• Instruct contractors for repair works and verify contractor work completed to specification.


• Create and issue notices, periodic estate newsletters and updates on the client\'s customer portal.


• Arrange periodic estate events for leaseholders/residents.


• Assist the Property Manager in managing all on site staff including sickness & performance reviews.


• Arrange periodic health and safety assessments/inspections (e.g. lifts, plant, machinery, water, and fire) and discharge any resulting actions.

Key Requirements

• Previous block/property management experience.


• Communication (written/oral) & inter-personal skills.


• Be able to perform a whole range of housing management and administrative tasks.


• IT skills (Word and Excel and relevant software).


• Property management qualification (desirable).


• Experience using Qube and/or FixFlo (desirable).

Our Offer

The more diverse our workforce, the better we can adapt to and reflect the needs of our customers. We welcome applications from all backgrounds - particularly from those who represent the communities we serve. As a colleague, you will become part of an inclusive culture, where you will have the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through learning and development.

We offer a wide range of benefits at Pinnacle Group, dependant on your role or business area, these range from additional leave packages to pension plans and discounts at your favourite retailers:

• Maternity/paternity packages


• Flexible Working Arrangements


• Life Assurance


• Enhanced Pension Scheme


• Additional Annual Leave


• Private Medical Insurance


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Retail Discounts


• Childcare Assistance


• Season Ticket Loans


• Sick Pay Schemes


• Personal Development Plans