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MTPI Qualified Residential Block Property Manager

Location: Greenwich, London

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

About Us

Hindwoods Ltd is a company with an unmatched history of serving the property community in London and the home counties but one which remains very much forward looking. With a heritage that can be traced back to 1886 Hindwoods remains one of the few independent firms of Chartered Surveyors not swallowed up by the corporate brands. We pride ourselves in maintaining and establishing new client relationships throughout the property sector and supporting our local businesses in growth and property development.

The role

Working from the centre of historical Greenwich our office is situated on the bank of the river with amazing views of the Thames. We are seeking an experienced Residential Property Manager to join our team, which is crucial to our business. We are interested in hearing from experienced Residential Property Managers. This is an exceptional opportunity for the right person who is looking for career progression.

Why work for us?

· We actively promote from within where possible.

· We are a friendly, supportive and close-knit team.

· You will be given a high degree of autonomy in your role.

· The work on offer is interesting and varied.

· We heavily invest in the personal and professional development of our staff.

· As a long established company we can offer job security.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking regular site inspections of residential blocks in their portfolio (approx 20 blocks / 275 units) making sure that there are follow up visits with a site inspection report as necessary
• Identifying and diagnosing potential problems on site whilst carrying out inspections, including any insurance risks existing
• Making sure that the site is compliant with health, safety and fire regulations
• Preparing appropriate service charge budgets and obtaining client approval with sufficient lead time for these to be loaded onto the system and the arising demands issued to leaseholders
• Identifying repairs that need to be undertaken on site, and instructing contractors, making sure that only approved contractors who are instructed on blocks managed by the company are used
• Having a thorough understanding of leases and dealing with lease enquiries

· Prepare and issue LPE1 forms and associated documents with or without the assistance of admin or secretarial support’.

· Dealing with client and leaseholder queries by telephone, email and written communications and ensuring that all call backs and emails etc are dealt with in a timely manner

· Full knowledge and experience of managing S20 procedures, and other matters governed by legislation.

· Ensuring Service Charges and Ground Rents are collected in accordance with the terms of the lease and in a timely manner. Undertaking regular Credit Control exercises

Person Profile:

• Solid background in residential Block Management (min 5 years)

• MTPI qualification is preferred and ATPI would be considered for the right candidate (must be prepared to obtain further qualification after joining).

• Evidence of Section 20, LPE1 and Service Charge knowledge in previous roles

• Must have a Full UK Drivers licence with own car

In Return

• Competitive salary

• Hybrid working (two days from home) after completion of probation period

• 23 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays and additional days (2-3) over Christmas for office closure

• Full cost of CPD training covered

• All equipment provided (laptop / mobile phone)

• Employee events including Summer and Christmas

• Free Breakfast at work

• Free car parking space

• Business mileage paid for – 45p per mile

• Mental Health Support Line

• Pension (5% Employee contribution & 3% Employer contribution)

• Hours of work - Monday to Friday 9:00-5.30

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person