Visiting Estate Manager

Visiting Estate Manager (20 hours per week)

Wimbledon, London

Are you familiar with property maintenance, have good people skills and experience managing contractors? 94% of our employees enjoy coming to work every day, do you want to join a not-for profit, ethical organisation that puts its customers first?

Our not-for-profit organisation has a great opportunity for you at this attractive, independent living, retirement development in Wimbledon, comprised of 36 units, requires a responsive and competent Estate Manager to oversee the day to day running of the estate and ensure it is maintained to a high standard. Responsible for managing regular building maintenance, supervision of contractors and regular health and safety checks, this role is essential to ensure the well-being of the residents.

About you

As an ELM Group Estate Manager, you will represent the organisation to a high standard, with a professional and friendly approach to the management of your development. You will have a passion for customer service, possess excellent communication skills, with experience of working with a variety of personalities. You will be able to adapt and work well in challenging situations, while remaining calm and professional. Being highly self-motivated and pro-active in your approach, you will enjoy working independently, whilst engaging with and receiving support from the responsive team at ELM head office. You care about people and take a genuine interest in making a difference to their everyday lives, you will take pride in the estate and show attention to detail, keeping accurate health and safety records and tracking the progression of ongoing tasks and Leaseholder enquiries. You will be responsible for managing the guest suite bookings and laundry and light cleaning duties for the Laundry room.

Proficiency in IT skills is required, with an interest in DIY, property maintenance and gardening. Experience using property management software is desirable.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am-1:00pm (20 hours per week)

Salary: £16,276 per annum (FTE £28,483)

The role of Estate manager is subject to a DBS check. Suitable candidates will be invited for a tour of the estate, following this, if the Area Manager thinks you would be a good fit for the role, there will be an IT assessment and formal interview

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Career development
• Pension scheme (which includes life cover)
• Annual leave with service related increments
• A day off for your Birthday
• Employee assistance programme, which includes access for employees’ families
• Retail Discounts
• NHS cashback Scheme (after 6 months service)
• Rewards scheme for bright ideas, long service, making a difference and WOW awards

Requirements:

• 2 years’ property management experience
• Excellent time-management skills
• Adaptable with a willingness to learn
• A positive, welcoming attitude and good communication skills
• You care about people and take a genuine interest in making a difference to their everyday lives
• Proficiency in basic IT skills is required, with basic ‘handyman’ skills and an interest in gardening
• This role will suit someone who has had previous experience in building or property maintenance; you will be able to work in a proactive manner and find solutions

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day to day running of the estate
• Managing regular building maintenance and supervision of contractors
• Monitoring health and safety compliance and ensuring the buildings and grounds maintain their high standard this role is essential to providing an enviable place to live
• Professional, friendly and hands on approach to the management of your development
• You will be customer focused and possess excellent communication skills

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This role is similar to other roles in the industry, such as property manager, development manager, facilities manager, if this sounds like you please get in touch.

Not in your area? We have a mix of full time, part time and relief roles available across the south of England, please visit the current vacancies page on our website, to see what is available near you.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £16,276.00 per year

Expected hours: 20.0 per week

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

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