Block Manager (office based)

Geographical Spread:  North West London    Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the smooth running of your portfolio
• Proactively manage your portfolio in accordance with the management agreement and terms of the lease
• Management of all contractors
• Drafting and serving S20 notices for major works 
• Project management of major works
• Co-ordinate, chair and attend AGM’s
• Draft and prepare agenda/ minutes for board meetings
• Corresponding with residents/ developers/ RMC’s
• Encouraging a harmonious relationship between all parties
• Dealing with conflict resolution
• Management of on-site staff
• Service charge budgeting & ground rent collection
• Approval of invoices for payment
• Ensuring all properties in the portfolio are insured including dealing with all claims, renewals and enquiries regarding the policy
• Ensuring the lease terms are adhered to and dealing with any breaches
• Responding to deed transfers/ Licence to Alter/ Lease variations/ Lease extensions
• Regular site visits, checking health & safety/ maintenance works required
• Fire Risk Assessments & RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)
• Management of ACOP L8 (Legionnaires’ disease)

  Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Block Management
• Impeccable written and spoken English
• Proficiency in Health & Safety
• A legal understanding of the property market
• Qube experience beneficial – but training will be given if required
• Excellent IT literacy
• Excellent written communication skills
• Demonstrable Customer Service and Management experience
• Willingness to work outside of office hours and weekends to fulfil the function of the role
• Ability to prioritize work effectively
• Be able to think on your feet and be reactive to situations as they arise in a calm and professional manner
• Be able to work alone and on own initiative as well as within a team

  Desirable Requirements  

• Industry related qualifications such as TPI/ RICS / IOSH

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