Estate Manager

The Acorn Group; Bromley, Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading estate agency in Bromley seeks an experienced Estate Manager to oversee a portfolio of residential blocks. The role requires strong communication skills and a solid understanding of legislation. The successful candidate will enjoy a collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Structured training & support

Remote working options

Use of a pool car

Commission/bonuses

Generous holiday allowance

Excellent parental leave

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in residential long leasehold sector.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of residential blocks and housing developments.
• Prepare annual service charge budgets for each site.
• Liaise with leaseholders, freeholders, and contractors.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Understanding of legislation

Education

IRPM qualification

Job description

Job Title: Estate Manager

Location: The Acorn Group Head Office - Bromley, Kent

Brand: Acorn

Salary: Competitive Salary Package

Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:45am to 5pm

About The Acorn Group:

Renowned as market leaders, The Acorn Group is London's largest multi-brand estate agency. We offer our clients the best brands, with the best people, in the best locations and in 2022 we were acquired by LRG.

Job Summary and Key Responsibilities:

Our Estate Managers play a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer service to our clients by managing a multifaceted portfolio of residential blocks. Each member of our team is carefully selected by our recruitment team for their professionalism, tenacity, and desire to work to the best of their ability.

We now have an opportunity for an experienced Estate Manager to join our established team and to manage our Southeast London based portfolio. You’ll be someone who flourishes while working in a complex role, a proactive team member and excellent communicator.

Duties will include:

• Managing a portfolio of residential blocks and housing developments in and around the Southeast.
• Preparing an annual service charge budget for each site.
• Monitoring best use of service charge funds.
• Liaising with leaseholders, freeholders, residents, tradesmen, third party contractors and professional advisors.
• Arranging and monitoring works and repairs.
• Arranging service contracts.
• Administering insurance claims.
• Arranging large works and consulting with owners.
• Arranging risk assessments.
• Monitoring health and safety compliance.
• Site inspections.

Please note, that you must have a full UK Driving Licence.

Skills required:

• Experience of working within the residential long leasehold sector.
• A good understanding of the legislation.
• IRPM qualified (preferably) or an industry recognised qualification.
• Numerate with IT skills across Microsoft office suites.
• Clear communicator across all platforms.

What we can offer you:

• Proven track record for career growth and advancement within the company
• Market leading training and ongoing professional development
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Benefits:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression.
• Structured training & support.
• Opportunity of remote working (up to 2 days) following successful probation.
• Opportunity to obtain a professional qualification with IRPM (if not already a member).
• Use of a pool car for company business.
  
• Opportunity to earn commission/bonuses.
• Generous Holiday allowance, increasing by 1 day per year based on service up to an additional 5 days holiday per year.
• Excellent parental leave & company fertility policy in place.
• Access to an Employee assistant programme including access to a virtual GP 24/7 and mental health first aiders.
• Retail discounts.

The Acorn Group as part of LRG, are an equal opportunities employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team, who shares our commitment to excellence in the Real Estate Industry.

LRG does not engage the services of Recruitment agencies for the purpose of hiring. All job openings are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment team. We do not accept unsolicited CVS’s or candidate referral from Recruitment agencies, and any such submissions will not be considered.