Role: Trainee Block Manager
Location: Dorking
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (09:00am - 17:30pm)
Pay: 26,000 per annum
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Block Manager to join a well-established and highly regarded property management team in Dorking. This is an exciting chance to develop your career in Block & Estate Management, with full training provided and the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment.
Benefits:
- Annual Leave Increases - additional days after 3, 5, and 10 years of service
- Lifestyle Discounts - access to discounted gift cards from top retailers
- Employee Assistance Program - health & wellbeing support for you and your family
- Company Socials - enjoy fully funded team events
- Referral Scheme - earn a bonus when referring a friend
- Birthday Off - enjoy a day off if your birthday falls on a workday (business permitting)
The Requirements:
- Full UK Driving Licence & Business Insurance - essential
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
- A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to attend out-of-hours meetings, with time in lieu provided
The Role:
As a Trainee Block Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Managing a portfolio of residential blocks and housing estates (initially around 200 units, increasing with experience)
- Assisting senior Block Managers while developing your own portfolio
- Liaising with clients, leaseholders, contractors, and insurance providers
- Attending and chairing AGMs, EGMs, and Directors' meetings
- Instructing and overseeing contractors for repairs and maintenance
- Ensuring works are completed to a high standard
- Issuing Section 20 notices for major works
- Preparing annual service charge budgets and working with the accounts team on payments and arrears
- Ensuring compliance with lease agreements, health & safety, RICS guidelines, and fire risk assessments
- Conducting annual property inspections and addressing any arising issues
If you're looking to build a successful career in Block Management within a supportive and professional environment, apply now for this Trainee Block Manager role. Alternatively, call Jamie Watson on (phone number removed) between 9:30am - 5pm.
