Visiting development manager

PropertyWeek4Jobs; Bishopbriggs; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading property management company is seeking a Visiting Development Manager to join their team in Bishopbriggs. In this role, you will oversee building safety and foster community engagement among residents, providing top-notch customer service while working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage contractors effectively, ensuring the development remains a welcoming and secure environment for all residents.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Exceptional customer service skills needed.
• Ability to resolve issues and complaints effectively.
• Understanding of health & safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Ensure building safety and security through daily checks.
• Maintain records in line with internal procedures.
• Encourage resident engagement and community building.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Health & Safety

IT

Administration

Personal

Job description

External Job Advert

Job Role:

Visiting Development Manager (Ref 23932)

Location:

Bishopbriggs, Glasgow

Salary:

£10,116.60 per annum, plus benefits

Hours:

Monday-Friday 9am-12pm (15 hours per week)

Who are we?

FirstPort is the UK’s leading property management company, caring for our customers’ homes across England, Wales, and Scotland. With over four decades of experience and over 3,100 employees, FirstPort works with developers, investors, freeholders, and over 1,600 Resident Management Companies.

FirstPort is a member of the Association of Retirement Housing Managers (ARHM), and Property Managers Association Scotland (PMAS). As well as holding a Five Star Rating from the British Safety Council, FirstPort is an accredited Safe Agent and belongs to The Property Ombudsman.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain a high profile around the development / office, ensure our residents are checked within our requirements.
• Carry out daily checks ensuring the building is safe and secure. Maintain records in line with internal procedures, ensure all data is protected and kept secure at all times. Keep all communal areas, gardens, and grounds clean and maintained through effective management of contractors.
• Be responsible for all works being completed, raising orders, managing contractors, monitoring progress, and signing off completion.
• Encourage and support the formation of a Residents Association, and work with them to enhance the customer experience for residents. Help build a sense of community by encouraging and supporting a Social Committee to plan and run social events for all residents.
• Build and maintain links with residents’ family members, local authorities; Doctors, Social Workers, Health Authority, etc., as required and appropriate.
• In the event of an emergency, call the appropriate response team or authorities.
• Assist with sales listed with our partner company Retirement Homesearch. Make new residents feel welcome and help them settle in; where possible, be present to welcome them.
• Work across your local peer team of Development Managers for advice and day-to-day support, and travel to team / company meetings on a monthly / annual basis.

About you

• Customer service - a passion for providing an exceptional level of customer service at all times, ideally in a face-to-face environment.
• Communication - a natural communicator, with the ability to resolve issues and complaints effectively.
• Health & Safety - an understanding of the importance of health & safety, experience of dealing with challenging or emergency situations.
• IT - able to operate Microsoft Office applications, and confident in learning new systems.
• Administration - organized, methodical, and experienced in keeping accurate records.
• Personal - an outgoing personality, with the ability to build professional relationships with colleagues and customers. Self-motivated, proactive, team-oriented, and innovative.

The Benefits

Our customers deserve the best, and the same applies to our people. We’ll provide you with all the technology, training, and support that you need to do your job well. We offer competitive salaries and a range of benefit packages depending on the role, such as private medical insurance, pension contributions, and life assurance. In addition, we offer a range of exclusive discounts on benefits to help you and your family make the most of your money, safeguard your future, and look after your health, including discounted gym memberships for all colleagues.

Diversity

We’re committed to promoting diversity at FirstPort and recruit on merit. We will ensure we make any adjustments we can to support both through the recruitment and onboarding process.

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