Junior Block Manager

Dove & Hawk are supporting a Prime Central London Managing Agent that are looking to add an Junior Block Property Manager to the team in the Chelsea office. This role would suit someone from a Property Management background who is looking to get into a Block Management role.
Duties/Functions of the role:

• Management of a small portfolio circa 20 sites.
• Undertake client care and liaison.
• Staying relevant and up to date on Government & Governing Body Legislations and Guidelines.
• Ensure that relevant Service Contracts and Annual Orders are in place.
• Regularly review service contracts, agree service levels, identify necessary preventative maintenance, and pre-authorise expenditure within agreed parameters (certainly within the confines of the ''Section 20'' thresholds for works and long-term agreements).
• Carrying out Property Inspection and complete reports.
• Undertake regular basic risk assessments of each building in your portfolio.
• Review Health and Safety reports (fire risk assessments, water hygiene, asbestos, lift engineering reports, etc) and arrange for the necessary rectification measures, in liaison with the client, as appropriate.
• Liaise with Health and Safety consultants and contractors, where required.
• Attend client meetings/ AGMs.
• Preparing Service Charge budgets.

Requirements of the role:

• At least 1 years' experience working in a Block or AST Property Management role.
• Understanding of Landlord and Tenant Act and RICS and ARMA guidelines.
• The desire to carve a career within the Block Management industry.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Strong attention to detail.
• A positive attitude with an problem solving mindset.

Salary Budgets: £35,000 per annum
Required working hours: Monday to Friday 9-5pm with flexible working arrangements - there is provision for 2 days per week working from home.
If you are in the property industry and looking to break into the Block Management side of the property world then apply for this role ASAP or contact Matthew Squirrell at Dove & Hawk remembering to quote vacancy reference: 10860.

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