Block Manager - GKR International : Job Details

• Career progression & qualifications fully supported.
• Excellent role for someone looking to step up from an Asst Block Manager role.
• Great culture and supportive office environment

OUR CLIENTA very successful independent multi-branch property firm specialising in sales, lettings, property management and block management.  THE ROLEOur client is looking for a highly competent Block Manager to join their busy team and hold responsibility for a personal portfolio of approximately 150 residential units across West and Central London.  Main duties:

• Create and maintain strong client relationships with leaseholders and freeholders.
• Conduct regular property visits to ensure buildings are maintained to a high level of excellence.
• Ensuring Section 20 planned maintenance is adequately budgeted for and carried out in line with the lease/directors’ wishes.
• Know the buildings inside out in order to create planned maintenance schedules.
• Use mediation and patience when attending AGMs for the buildings, as well as taking accurate minutes.
• Keep an eye on day-to-day expenditure and maintain a grasp of all service charge accounts.
• Ensure all buildings are up to date with the latest regulations (fire regulations, health & safety requirements, Legionella etc.)

  THE CANDIDATE

• Has minimum 12-18 months experience of working within a Block Management position.
• Exceptional planning & organizational skills.
• Superb ability to communicate in person, over the telephone and via email.
• Is a strong team player and aims to make the unit stronger.
• Is driven & committed to excelling at the job at hand.
• Naturally inquisitive with an aptitude for problem solving.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office competently.

  OTHER

• This is a permanent position based in Kensington.
• The hours of work are a mixture of 8:30am-6pm, 9am-6pm and 8:30am-5:30pm across a Monday to Friday week.
• This position pays a basic salary of between £32k-£38k. You can also earn additional commission in the region of £2k.
• 20 days annual leave allowance, plus Bank Holidays and additional time for Christmas office closure.
• The properties are within easy reach of the office so a full UK driving licence is not required.
• Opportunities for career progression and support to gain industry qualifications are available.
• Please note this this company has an office dog, so please only apply if you are comfortable around them.