Residential Block Manager (Full home working)

Fully Home based Property Manager / Block Manager –North West England – c£38,500 + Benefits We’re working with one of the larger managing agents who are looking to hire an additional fully home based property manager / block manager as follows: * Working fully home based managing sites across Manchester and Liverpool (predominantly with a small number of outlying sites requiring minimal visitation in Cumbria) * Sites are mostly long-retained, purpose built developments and settled new builds. * Focused on site visits, resident interaction and major works projects * All first line accounts and maintenance queries dealt with SEPARATELY by head office, freeing up your time to concentrate on visibility and key projects (i.e. you will spend very little time answering email queries/dealing with administration) * Ability to organise your diary/whereabouts is key, any support from (or meetings with) line management are held “on the road” close to your portfolio * Excellent career path Suitable Property Managers / Block Managers will have at least 2 years direct block management experience, come from a stable career background and have a track record of key client retention. Remuneration for the successful Property Manager / Block Manager will start at around £34k basic plus £4,500 car allowance (or car if preferred) alongside a comprehensive benefits package post probation. If you are a Property Manager / Block Manager in the North West of England, meet the above criteria and would like to work fully home based for a reputable larger agent please apply now for immediate consideration and further info Experience: 3 years required

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