Assistant Block Manager – East London/Essex

Job Overview

A fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Block Manager in East London/Essex. We are currently looking for a Block Manager to join our busy block management department.

As a Assistant Block Manager you will be responsible for managing a well-maintained residential leasehold portfolio, taking full ownership of your sites while being supported by experienced colleagues.

Duties will include but not limited to:

• Managing a selected compact portfolio of residential blocks in accordance with current legislation and service levels as agreed with clients.
• Carrying out regular site inspections of developments and producing visual inspection reports, instructing contractors to undertake maintenance/repairs where necessary.
• Monitoring complex service charge budgets on a constant basis.
• Ensuring portfolio is up to date in terms of risk assessments (including Health & Safety, fire risk assessments, asbestos surveys).
• Supervising caretakers, on-site staff and contractors as appropriate, ensuring the proper day-to-day running of the buildings, grounds, plant and equipment.
• Dealing with insurance claims and associated works, liaising with loss adjusters and others accordingly.
• Dealing and responding to lessees and clients day-to-day enquiries via telephone, email and letter in a timely manner.
• Attending and chairing periodic evening residents AGMs/EGMs and directors meetings, producing and issuing minutes.
• Managing Section 20 consultations for major works, and liaising with surveyors where necessary.
• Managing obligations outlined within the lease and communicating with clients and lessees accordingly.
• Assisting senior management and accounts department with the preparation of year-end service charge budgets, and liaising with RMC/RTM Directors accordingly.
• Reviewing service contracts and if required tendering contracts for comparison purposes.
• Producing periodic newsletters and mail shots as and when required.
• Managing circa 130 units
• Reviewing and authorising payment of contractor invoices.

The right candidate ideally will possess the following:

• 1 Years experience within Block Management with knowledge of residential leasehold management
• IRPM qualified or working towards (preferred but not essential)
• Confident communicator with strong relationship management skills
• Organised, self-motivated, and team-focused
• Solid IT experience
• Ability to multi-task and possess strong prioritisation skills
• Comfortable working independently in a small but professional office environment
• A full UK driving licence

The hours will be:
Monday to Friday 9am – 5:30am

Salary range will be:
between £28,000 to £32,000pa

What the company offers:
25 days holiday plus all bank holidays (holiday increasing 1 day a year after 5 years up to a maximum of 30 days).
Standard government pension scheme
Office based role (potential to work from home 1 day a week)

Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person