Trainee Block Manager

Harte Recruitment encourages professionals with a background in property management to apply for this exciting opportunity!

As Trainee Block Manager, you’ll be at the heart of managing a vibrant portfolio of residential properties, to ensure everything runs smoothly. From collaborating with leaseholders and freeholders to managing budgets, compliance, and conducting site inspections, your role will be hands-on and diverse.

What makes this Block Management company stand out is their commitment to quality over quantity. With over two decades of expertise in the field, they ensure manageable portfolios, allowing you to deliver a personalised, top-tier service. As Trainee Block Manager, you'll enjoy professional development, a supportive team, and the perfect environment to accelerate your career growth!

The package

• Up to £27,000 basic salary per annum (DOE)
• Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00
• Remuneration for out of hours Annual General Meetings (with prior agreement of the property)
• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Paid for appropriate training and qualifications
• Paid mileage
• Free parking
• Optional healthcare plan
• Workplace pension
  
  

The Trainee Block Manager role

• Understand Lease terminology and relevant Acts of Parliament to advise clients appropriately
• Liaise with clients, leaseholders, tenants, freeholders, directors, developers, and professionals like solicitors, accountants, and insurers
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness
• Arrange and oversee service contracts (e.g., cleaning, gardening) to ensure continuous service
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Coordinator to manage repairs and contractor actions
• Implement Section 20 Consultation process to meet legal requirements
• Prepare annual service charge budgets, considering long-term expenses and reserve funds
• Provide financial information for annual service charge accounts and explain these to stakeholders
• Work with Credit Control and Management to address service charge arrears and debt collection
• Coordinate with Accounts to ensure timely contractor payments and fund sufficiency
• Attend, chair, and minute resident meetings, including those outside office hours
• Collaborate with team members to improve property management expertise
• Draft and produce letters, statutory notices, and documents as required
• Input and manage data using property management software and MS Office tools
• Study for industry-recognised qualifications from The Property Institute (TPI) for future regulation compliance
  
  

The person

• Holds a valid driving licence and can visit sites that may be outside of the immediate area
• Own car (desirable)
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Able to prioritise workload
• Works well under pressure
• A general understanding of legal terminology, accounts and building processes and/or previous property management experience (desirable)