Block Manager

Block Property Manager (Asset Management) - Summertown - Salary: Basic £40K PA (DOE).   An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Block Manager to join our clients growing  Asset Management team. Based in  Summertown, you will be managing a portfolio of properties across Oxfordshire. Candidates with demonstrated skills in budgeting and customer service who are confident, well presented and organised will be considered with enthusiasm.    Full time Monday to Friday 37.5 hours a week Salary circa £40K+ dependent on experience    What type of person are we looking for?    • Qualified (IRPM or RICS)  • Reliable and honest  • Able to build strong working relationships with colleagues, clients, residents and contractors.  • Team player • Flexible, well organised and a great multitasker able to prioritise accordingly    Your tasks will include:     • Leaseholder correspondence.  • Circulate information to residents concerning management issues.  • Attend client meetings, some evening work, and taking minutes where necessary.  • Undertake regular site inspections/meetings/surveys in accordance with the contractual obligations  • Oversee day to day, contracted and cyclical maintenance.  • Prepare and agree scope of works for simple repairs and assist with the project management of major internal and external works along with the relevant surveyor or professional.  • S.20 consultations for major works  • Preparing service charge budgets.  • Manage expenditure against budget throughout the financial year and produce reports as required.  • Ensure Health & Safety regulations are adhered to and recommendations implemented.  • Deal with insurance including claims, renewals and enquiries regarding client policies subject to regulations.  • Co-ordinate legal proceedings for service charge arrears and other breaches of the lease.  • Reviewing and developing changes to estate management policy and procedures.  • Keep abreast of changes in working practices and legislation.  • Support the rest of the team/department when necessary.  • Follow through all instructions issued and ensure completed in time, cost and quality parameters.  • Carry out any other reasonable tasks as may be directed to meet the needs of business    What's in it for you?    • An independent forward thinking and dynamic company  • A professional and high quality work environment  • A close-knit team who provide support to each other  • A fast-paced environment where no two days are ever the same  • IT infrastructure to enable to you to work efficiently and provide clients with high service levels  • On the job training and career progression  • 25 days holiday  • Pension    Contact Details: If you are interested in this role  please contact Chris at Rayner Personnel on (phone number removed) and please send us a copy of your CV to (url removed)   Please Note: Rayner Personnel – Property Recruitment are acting as a recruitment agency with regards to this position. By submitting your application, you are consenting to Rayner Personnel processing and storing your data for the purposes of your job search.   We receive a great many applications for our vacancies and try to respond to as many as we can as quickly as possible. If you have not heard from a member of the team within 48 working hours, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful, but please feel that you may apply for other roles we are advertising in the future