Schedule: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9.00 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.
Overview
An opportunity for a Property Manager who is looking to progress their career in Block Management, to join our team covering the Warwickshire and Worcestershire area.
The Company
Loveitts Longlease Property Management
is the Block Management arm of Sheldon Bosley Knight who are a Firm of Land and Property Professionals with its Head Office in Stratford-upon-Avon. Over the last five years, the business has grown and developed to over 240 staff and consultants based in 16 offices.
With roots dating back more than 180 years, the business has extensive local knowledge and the Company has strong relationships with many local professional advisors and plays a pivotal role in the communities that it serves.
As well as offering rural advice and professional services, the SBK Group manage commercial and residential property portfolios, residential sales and lettings, valuation, general practice work, planning and architecture, development, strategic land promotion, client accounting, block Management and compulsory purchase.
Purpose
The Property Manager is a key member of the Loveitts Longlease team and is responsible for a portfolio of residential properties. Also supporting the Director and property management team in co-ordinating the administration of building repairs and maintenance work.
Key Responsibilities
Managing a portfolio located in the Worcestershire and Warwickshire area
Organising the maintenance of the buildings and communal areas
Liaising with contractors regarding maintenance and major works
Managing any onsite staff and cleaners and maintenance
Maintaining health and safety regulations and legislation
Producing and managing service charge budgets across the portfolio
Approval of works and supplier invoices within agreed deadlines
Respond to information requests in a prompt and timely manner internally and externally to stakeholders
Maintenance of a site inspections schedule for managed portfolios, undertake visits where necessary
Arrange, attend and record client meetings and RMC AGM's including evening meetings
Ensure all client developments and buildings are properly maintained and monitored
Process Section 20 consultations
Review insurance cover of developments on a periodic basis to ensure they have adequate levels of cover
Work with other departments to ensure service charge accounts are prepared, approved and distributed to residents in a timely manner in line with statutory obligations
Skills
To have knowledge of the ARMA practice standards, RICS Service Charge Management code
A good knowledge of Section 20/major work consultation processes
To have excellent communication skills both written and verbal to provide good customer service
Able to prioritise, organise and manage own workload
Customer/client focused
Confident with Microsoft Office, in particular Word and Excel
To be able to manage leasehold sales enquiries and tasks associated with property transfers and sub-letting
Experience
Block Management experience
Experience of working with a close team environment
Administration experience within a busy environment
Basic service charge accounts knowledge
Exciting Benefits Await You!
Generous Time Off:
Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, plus all bank holidays to recharge and relax.
Celebrate Milestones:
Earn extra holiday for long service and take your birthday off to celebrate in style!
Secure Your Future:
Benefit from our robust company pension plan.
Referral Rewards:
Take advantage of our recruitment referral scheme and earn rewards for bringing great talent to our team.
Grow Your Skills:
We offer funding and support for qualifications to help you advance your career.
Give Back:
Participate in charity days and make a positive impact in the community.
Summer Fun:
Join us at the SBK summer festival for a day of fun, food, and festivities.
Positive Work Environment:
Be part of a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to your success
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: 28,000.00-35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Experience:
Property Management: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person