Residential Block Property Manager

Brighton, Sussex
Clearline Recruitment Ltd

We are recruiting for a Residential Block Manager. This is exciting as the role is working for one of Brighton’s specialist leading residential managing agents. The properties they manage include some of the most recognisable buildings across Sussex and the Southeast.

As members of the Association of Residential Managing Agents (ARMA), they offer services in accordance with the ‘RICS Service Charge Residential Management Code’.

As a Residential Block Property Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing financial management and block operations and ensuring the smooth running of residential properties. Responsibilities include budgeting, client interaction, maintenance oversight, and adherence to legal compliance.

You will have a strong educational background, relevant qualifications, and experience in property management. If you are a proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills and a drive for success, we want to hear from you!

Benefits include flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, ongoing training and development, recognition schemes, and a range of employee perks.

Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career in property management while enjoying a supportive work environment!

Responsibilities as a Residential Block Property Manager

Financial Management:

• Assist in preparing, reviewing, and implementing annual budgets for each block.
• Generate purchase orders and authorize payment of invoices for service charge-related works.
• Prepare regular reports on key management and financial aspects for Directors, Freeholders, and Board Members.
• Monitor billing and consumption levels of utilities, liaising with providers.
• Handle outstanding debts after routine credit control procedures.

Block Management:

• Serve as the primary contact for general block management matters, interacting with clients, leaseholders, resident associations, and service providers.
• Ensure comprehensive maintenance schedules are in place and reviewed annually.
• Conduct regular planned site visits and inspections to uphold standards, file inspection reports, and address identified actions.
• Manage reported maintenance issues promptly, communicating with affected parties.
• Maintain familiarity with head lease rules, regulations, and obligations, managing accordingly.
• Ensure valid and appropriate insurance cover for each block.
• Maintain statutory compliance records, update databases, provide client reports, and manage asset registers.
• Attend board meetings, AGMs, and formal events as required, potentially in the evenings.
• Ensure adherence to H&S legislation, policies, and recommendations. Maintain and act on Fire Risk Assessments and H&S reports.

A full, clean driving licence requires along with possession of IRPM Foundation, AIRPM, or higher qualifications, or willingness to pursue them. This client is happy to train and develop good employees.

You must have the ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure, have excellent numeracy and communication skills (written and verbal) and be a strong problem-solver with analytical skills.

This role is office based but there are flexible working opportunities. You get 25 days annual leave with an additional day during the week of your birthday. There is an employee recognition and reward scheme as well as other employees benefits and get to attend fun events!

For more information about this Residential Block Property Manager role, please contact Katie at Clearline Recruitment.