Property Block Manager

Property Block Manager,  £35,000pa, (flexible DOE), Cardiff

Our Client are specialists in residential and block management as well as many aspects of domestic and commercial property maintenance. They are currently looking for a Property Block Manager to join their Block Management team in Cardiff.

Main duties include:

• Be the initial point of contact for all block management issues and liaise with directors/freeholders and leaseholders when required.
• Liaising with contractors on maintenance tasks to get quotes, organize works and coordinate access.
• Dealing with utility suppliers for blocks and ongoing bills.
• Preparation of legal documents, liaising with legal teams when required
• Handle the section 20 process ensuring all key parts are followed and recorded.
• Arrange and attend AGMs and take minutes as required.
• Advise and ensure compliance is kept up to date.
• Organise and manage keys/fobs for each building.
• Producing letters and reports (including sending minutes and correspondence to residents)
• Carry out block inspections and action items within budget constraints
• Log details of insurance claims and liaise with insurers.
• Ensure that all managed properties meet current housing health and safety regulations, HMO regulations if relevant and other legislative requirements.
• Investigating, reporting and enforcing breaches of leases.
• Handle emergency out of hours calls (placed on a rota with other members of the team).
• Monitor and maintain the compliance register, ensuring that certificates and accreditations are kept up to date and any actions are communicated to the Block Managers.
• Review planned maintenance and budget for completion in future terms (with director approval or freeholder approval)
• Lead recruitment and management of site staff if the development requires. This is to include HR aspects (holidays, cover, sickness reporting, appraisals, training and any other requirements as deemed necessary).
• To become Rent Smart Wales license agent within the first 6 months of employment

Experience/Qualifications required:

• Must have previous experience in Block Management
• Preferably AIRPM qualification
• Must be flexible, reliable and hardworking

Hours:

09:00 to 17:30 Monday to Friday.

Licence/Certification:

• Driving License (preferred)