Job Description

ESTATE MANAGER ROLE

Hours: Basic 40 per week, 9am -5.00pm Monday to Friday with hour lunch break.

Starting Salary: 30,000 plus - Application which will be reviewed after 6 months.Holiday Allowance: 20 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays with one additional day added for each year's service to a maximum of 25 days.

The Company

We are based in the south east of Kent, just outside of Maidstone. The company was initially based on lettings but has been managing estates since the early 1980's and, due to the completion of recent local housing developments, have found the demand for our estate management services have greatly increased and the company is rapidly expanding.

In view of this, a position has opened for a successful candidate to join our friendly team with exciting opportunities as the company continues to expand.

The Role

To manage a portfolio of 15 estates consisting of over 1,000 units, comprised of both leasehold flats and freehold houses located in/around Maidstone, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Herne Bay.

Most hours will be office based using computers to complete day-to-day tasks, while the remaining hours will be spent travelling to and from estates for various reasons, including but not limited to: Monthly Site Inspections; Meeting Contractors regarding repairs and improvements; To resolve client matters; To attend important meetings. As part of this role, attendance will, in addition, be required to meet estate directors, and potential new clients, out of office hours, where budgets and other matters are discussed. Travel expenses will be reimbursed based on mileage on a monthly basis.

Within this role, you will be expected to, but not limited to, complete the following tasks:

Administration including mail merges, emails and typing minutes

Collection and chasing Service Charge Payments

Propose solutions and ideas for improvements to estates

Answering telephone queries

Communicate and explain solutions and ideas to clients

Raising works orders and liaising with contractors regarding maintenance issues

Budget and forecast expenditure, including long term planning for upcoming works

Perform Monthly Site Inspections as and when required by the estate manager

Assist in dealing with client and solicitor inquiries regarding properties

Prepare presentations packages

Meet with potential clients

The candidate

You will need to be punctual, methodical and well organised as well as having a minimum of 3 years' experience within the property management sector, preferably within estate/block management.

Knowledge and/or experience with the following topics will be advantageous, but not required, for candidates:

Familiarity with Microsoft products

Understanding of restrictive covenants

Landlord and Tenant Act

Health and Safety procedures

Section 20 Consultation procedure

To apply, please email your CV to peter@pjjs.co.uk or call 01622 861533.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 32,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Sick pay Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:

Maidstone ME17 3NZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Maidstone ME17 3NZ

Reference ID: EM L248