Senior Block Manager

Senior Block Manager - Manager - Central London

Our client, a highly regarded operation is looking to recruit a senior member within their Block Management team to manage a fantastic portfolio and look after 2 team members. 

As a business they provide a dedicated portfolio manager to each client specialising in ground rents, service charge, insurance, on site management of staff and are well known for delivering some of the best service in the sector.

You responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Supervises and directs activities of property management staff.
• The position is responsible for the overall successful operations of properties and works to ensure the department operations meet or surpass industry standards.
• The Head of Property Management is a member of the Senior Management Team working to strategize short‐range and long‐range organisational goals.
• Responsible for the overall co-ordination and preparation of the annual property budgets, with input from Property Managers, Building Managers/Porters and the Directors of properties, and review with the Financial Controller and Managing Director.
• Analyses monthly performance and budget projections and compares to annual management plan and budget; adjusts strategies accordingly.
• Continually enhances industry knowledge and expertise through real estate and property management publications, reports and seminars.
• Works closely with Developers to establish budgets and management practices for new real estate developments. 
• Works with staff to ensure maximum use of property management software.
• Participate in the recruitment, interview, selection, and evaluation process for department staff. 
• Directly supervise and work closely with Property Managers to provide leadership for department.
• Oversees major decisions and assure that team members implement their portfolio objectives and work plans. 
• Oversee all departmental growth and development.
• Conduct and/or facilitate regular training meetings with PM staff. Evaluates and recommend additional training for staff as required. 
• Promote communication and collaboration between departments. 
• Sets staff performance goals related to industry standards; monitor performance, adjust strategies as required.
• Prepare and present departmental reports relating to property operational and financial performance and human resources etc. 
• Work closely with board members and as and when required, attend board meetings.
• Sit on various committees pertinent to department and organization goals and standards (where it is relevant to the industry.)
• Stay abreast of property management and other related industry standards, legislation impacting the company and industry practices, policies and procedures. 
• Regularly communicate and co-operate with other departments on all PM reporting and regulatory issues.

You as the successful candidate must have the following:

• You should have at least 5 years of experience at residential block senior properly manager level and managed a dedicated portfolio of developments.
• MIRPM desired but not essential. 
• Property management related or relevant undergraduate or post graduate degree desired but not essential. 
• Associate RICS or higher RICS membership status desired but not essential. 

Package: £50,000 salary plus bonuses and extensive benefits package

This is an outstanding opportunity to work with one of the best in the business, work with a great management team and really good bunch of people whilst allowing you the opportunity to add value and help shape the Block team moving forward.

Please contact Grant Kaveney at GKR International for more information on 0207 048 3304 or via email: grant@gkrinternational.com