Block Manager

We are looking for an experienced Block Manager to join our busy and friendly team based in Poole. SPL Property Management is part of the Leaders Romans Group and manages a wide variety of properties across the South Coast.

Managing your own portfolio of properties, and reporting to the Head of Property Management, you will be responsible for:-

  • Responding, in a timely manner, to all enquiries received from Clients, leaseholders and other stakeholders
  • Preparing budgets for consideration by Clients and management of budget expenditure throughout the year
  • Review of year end accounts, seeking approval on these and arranging for distribution of the same
  • Dealing with transfer paperwork when properties change hands, including updating of Company Books and issue of Share Certificate, as applicable
  • Project Management of any major projects including issue of Section 20 notices and liaison with Building Surveyors and Contractors throughout
  • Reviewing leases and ensuring compliance with the terms contained therein
  • Working with the accounts team on management of arrears
  • Completing KPI data as required for reporting to Head of Property Management and Clients
  • Site inspections in line with management agreements
  • Attending, chairing and minuting Annual General Meetings and any Director or Resident meetings
  • Ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety and Fire Safety legislation
  • Arranging re-active and pro-active repairs and works as needed
  • Working with, and providing support to, the rest of the office team

Requirements

  • Full clean driving license and own vehicle
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office package and good IT skills
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in leasehold property management

Beneficial

  • Experience of Blockman
  • IRPM Qualification

By joining Leaders Romans Group as a Block Manager, some of the benefits you can expect to receive are:

  • Competitive salary
  • 22 days annual leave (plus bank holidays increasing by 1 day each year up to an additional 5 days of leave

  • LRG Extras – staff discounts with a wide range of retailers
  • Free 24 hours employee assistance programmes
  • Staff discount on property and financial services
  • Salary sacrifice pension
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Family friendly Maternity, Adoption, Paternity and parental bereavement policies
  • Regular award and recognition prizes to be won
  • Refer a friend bonus of up to £400
  • Support and investment on gaining professional qualifications to encourage your long terms goals

The opportunity to be a Property Manager here at LRG isn’t to be missed so apply today!

Should you have anymore questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact our recruitment team on 01903 890047 or email us via recruitment@lrg.co.uk.

Due to a high volume of applications received, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding the status of their application

We do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies.

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