Property Manager (Block Management)

Adair Paxton is looking for a Property Manager (Block Management)

Who we are:

Adair Paxton are property specialists who have been around since 1859 and offer a full range of services, including:

• Residential sales, lettings and management.
• Commercial sales, lettings and management.
• Commercial and residential valuations.

We are currently looking for a Property Manager to join our Block Management team and support the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in managing the day-to-day running of a portfolio of properties.

What you'll be doing:

Block management is the management of all matters related to the common parts of blocks of flats and other residential properties with shared grounds to ensure a high quality of maintenance and provide knowledge on best practice and health and safety matters.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing repairs
• Overseeing all matters of health and safety and compliance including updating records
• Managing the service charge budget and all aspects of communal expenditure in conjunction with our accounts team
• Securing best value for money for leaseholders
• Delivering high levels of customer service
• Keeping up to date with and implementing the latest legislation
• Overseeing major projects and section 20 notices
• Preparation of annual budgets and chairing Annual General Meetings
• Pitch for new business
• Acting as a primary point of contact for concierges, contractors and leaseholders
• Assisting with insurance claims
• Site visits and delivery of proactive management
• Deliver both cyclical and planned maintenance
• Interpretation of leases

Applicants with experience and familiarity in a similar role are strongly encouraged to apply.

What skills & experience you will bring to us?

• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel and Word)
• We are looking preferably for someone with prior block management experience but will consider those with general property management / facilities management experience looking to further their career. A can do, pro-active attitude is essential, and the successful candidate should be good at multi-tasking and problem solving.
• Adaptability and a can-do approach - the ability to switch approach as needed to get the desired results. Adair Paxton is a small firm and requires everyone to get their hands dirty . right up to the SLT level.

What we need from you:

• Commitment - this role is a permanent contract.
• Location - Horsforth based with significant time on site