Property Block Manager

Hove, Sussex
Reset Recruitment Ltd

Property Block Manager

Location: Hove

Salary: £34k – £38k DOE + company benefits

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm

Property Block Manager – Hove

Full UK Driving Licence Required

Portfolio: Approximately 400 residential units

Are you an experienced Block Property Manager looking for your next opportunity within an established and professional property management environment?

We are recruiting for an experienced Property Block Manager to take responsibility for a portfolio of approximately 400 residential units, predominantly consisting of freehold and long leasehold residential blocks.

Reporting directly to the Head of Block Management, you will take ownership of the day-to-day management of your portfolio, ensuring buildings are effectively maintained, clients and leaseholders receive an excellent level of service, and all relevant compliance and legislative requirements are met.

This would suit an experienced Block Manager who is confident managing their own portfolio and enjoys a varied role encompassing client relationships, service charges, major works, contractors, compliance and site inspections.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of approximately 400 residential units
• Acting as the main point of contact for freeholders, directors, leaseholders and residents
• Undertaking regular site inspections and proactively identifying maintenance and compliance requirements
• Preparing and managing annual service charge budgets
• Monitoring expenditure and approving supplier invoices
• Managing planned and reactive maintenance, liaising with contractors and ensuring works are completed effectively
• Coordinating and overseeing Section 20 consultations and major works projects
• Ensuring appropriate service contracts are in place and regularly reviewed
• Taking responsibility for Health & Safety compliance, including Fire Risk Assessments, water hygiene, asbestos and LOLER requirements
• Preparing for and attending client/director meetings and ensuring actions are followed through
• Liaising with internal accounts, surveying and property management teams to provide a seamless service
• Assisting with the progression of building insurance claims
• Keeping up to date with relevant leasehold, property management and Health & Safety legislation
• Building strong, professional relationships with clients and providing consistently high levels of customer service

To be considered for this position, you will ideally have:

• Previous Block Property Management experience is essential
• Experience independently managing a residential block portfolio
• Good knowledge of service charges, Section 20, major works and leasehold management
• Strong understanding of property maintenance and Health & Safety compliance
• Excellent client and leaseholder relationship-management skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy and varied workload
• A proactive, professional and solutions-focused approach
• TPI qualification would be highly advantageous, although candidates willing to work towards their TPI qualifications will also be considered
• Full UK driving licence is essential

What’s On Offer?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established property management business offering a Monday-to-Friday, 9am-5pm working week, a competitive salary of £34,000-£38,000 depending on experience, company benefits and the opportunity to continue developing your professional qualifications.

You will work closely with an experienced Head of Block Management whilst having genuine ownership and responsibility for your portfolio.

If you are an experienced Block Manager looking for a new challenge in the Brighton & Hove area, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential conversation and further information.