Property Manager

Residential Management Group; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job description

Residential Management Group (RMG), a market leading Property Management Company is looking for a Property Manager, experienced within block/estate management, as we manage small and large blocks and estates for RMC (Resident Management Companies), L&T (Landlord & Tenant) and Developers. This is a great career opportunity to join a large, organically growing, market leading managing agent. You'll be working alongside an experienced and supportive team of property management professionals, led by a highly experienced senior management team. We also have superb systems, robust processes, and specialist back-office support teams, so when you join us as a Property Manager, you're equipped with the best support to deliver a property management service that is second to none.

Where will you be located? Working predominantly from home, you'll be conveniently located to visit your developments in across Northampton, Corby and the surrounding areas.

What are some of the tasks you will be doing?

1. Managing an established residential portfolio of blocks and estates, utilizing your sound knowledge of the governance around property management and your experience of managing Higher Risk Buildings, complex developments, overseeing cladding remediation.
2. Carrying out and monitoring services required, in line with the service level agreement with contractors and the terms of the lease.
3. Constructing the appropriate budget (for the Landlord to sign off) and monitoring the collection of Service Charges to fund necessary works.
4. Leading on meetings with the RMC Directors, Residents' Association and Developers etc. in line with the service level agreement and statutory requirements.
5. Being aware of the Compliance, Health & Safety and M & E requirements of Residential Management and ensuring that your sites are fully compliant.
6. Ensuring a fully documented audit trail for site visits and meetings (formal and informal).
7. Ensuring maintenance is identified and carried out as promptly as possible to reduce the risk of further damage.
8. Ensuring all consultation procedures are followed.
9. Reviewing lease requirements for major works and ensuring section 20 notices are served and a major works programme is in place.

What are we looking for?

1. Previous experience in a Property Management role.
2. The ability to understand leases, service charge budgeting and associated legislation.
3. The ability to build and maintain key relationships both internally and externally.
4. Good attention to detail, comfortable with Excel and picking out financial details, Section 20, great customer service skills.
5. Excellent organisational skills.
6. Confident, with a customer centric mindset.
7. A full UK driving licence and car (Desirable).
8. Sound knowledge of the Building Safety Act, with experience of managing Higher Risk Buildings and complex sites.
9. Experience working in a block management role.

What does RMG have to offer you?

You'll not only be joining a thriving market leader where you'll benefit from working alongside the best in the industry, you'll also receive a superb package of company benefits including:

1. 27 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays.
2. Free Healthcare cashback Plan (re-claiming for things like optical treatment and dental care, physiotherapy and GP Charges – plus more).
3. Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications (up to 4 study days).
4. Pension scheme (matched up to 7%) and Life assurance (4 x annual salary).
5. Access to Our Place Rewards, where you can choose from a huge range of shopping discounts, instore vouchers and reloadable e-cards, earn cashback on online purchases and take advantage of many exclusive offers.

About Us

Join the RMG family and join one of the largest and most respected property management companies with a portfolio spanning over 144,000 households across the UK. We offer a range of job opportunities, from property management, finance, customer services, and everything in between, which makes us a great place to work. Every one of our employees has the opportunity to learn, develop and grow in their chosen career pathway and reach their potential.

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us. If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team.

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Salary: up to £31,000 plus £4,320 cash car allowance.