Block Property Manager

About the job

Kent Property Management specialises in Block and Estate Management. We manage blocks within Kent and have grown our business based on building good relationships with clients, ensuring a personal approach to block management.

Kent Property Management is looking for an experienced Block Manager to join our growing block management business. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in block management and be able to manage their own portfolio of properties. It is essential that you have with up-to-date knowledge around all the new and changing legislations, like the current cladding reform and new fire safety bill to, experience in managing major works. Holding IRPM qualifications would be advantageous. We would require the successful candidate to have at least 3 years experience working within the block management sector.

Our office is a small but busy one that is based in the beautiful Kent countryside just outside Canterbury. There are opportunities for flexible working / home working to help the successful candidate ensure a good work-life balance.

The Job Role

You will be given a portfolio of properties that you will be expected to manage. This includes (but is not limited to):

• Setting service charge budgets
• Site visits
• Liaising with site directors
• Section 20 consultations.
• Ensure relevant health and safety is up to date at the sites.
• Dealing with insurance claims
• Chairing AGMs.
• Liaising with contractors
• Liaising with leaseholders
• Keeping updated with current legislation and attending CPD.

Skills and attributes

• 3+ years’ experience of residential block property management.
• Professional outlook – experience of working in reputable, preferably TPI or RICS regulated organisations.
• Relevant qualifications are desirable (e.g. ATPI/ MTPI)
• The ability to manage onsite staff including caretakers, cleaners, gardeners and security.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and oral).
• Full UK Driving License and own car

Salary negotiable dependent on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £30,000.00-£37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Experience:

• Property Management: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person