Property Manager

Property Manager – Residential Block Management | Swansea, SA6 | Full Time | 

Compton Group’s activities are based mainly around property development and investment with offshoot businesses set up over the years. Since 1987 a sizeable portfolio of ground rent investments has been built up, which in turn led to a flat management business being established.

The ideal candidate will have proven management and customer service skills, will be good at taking on responsibility, and will have the ability to get things done whilst working under pressure as part of this busy property management team.

Due to an expansion of the portfolios, this is an excellent opportunity for an individual with experience in residential block management to join Compton Property Management in a varied and interesting role.

What can you expect in return?

In return, this is an exciting opportunity to join a successful company within a supportive and friendly environment. We also offer a competitive salary, free parking and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Are you the right person for the job?

• Property management experience or a legal background would be preferred. If you have letting experience, we would still like to hear from you
• All applicants will either have an TPI qualification; or will need to achieve this through supportive training following the probationary period
• You will need to be confident and knowledgeable in dealing with lessees, as well as having excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as this role involves answering enquiries from lessees over the telephone, by email, and occasionally face to face
• You will be a team player
• IT skills are essential
• A valid UK driving licence is also necessary

What will your role as a Property Manager look like?

• Managing your own portfolio of blocks of flats in England and Wales, after initial training and integration into the team
• Ensuring blocks/sites are compliant with all current Health & Safety and Fire Safety legislation
• Liaising on a variety of legal issues with the in-house legal team of the sister company owning the freehold
• Preparing service charge budgets, to enable funds to be available for all management duties – and accounting for their expenditure through the checking and distribution of year-end accounts
• Dealing with day-to-day maintenance and repair issues, including the sourcing, appointment, and management of contractors and suppliers
• Ensuring invoices are allocated and authorised within defined timescales
• Liaising with Lessees for major works in line with the S20 Landlord and Tenant Act
• Undertaking regular site inspections on common parts, recording and taking photographs of blocks and their condition

The Selection Process

This process will have three sections.

• Please respond to this job advertisement with a CV; along with a Cover Letter to include a short explanation as to why you are suitable for the role, which should include a brief précis of your relevant experiences and skills.
• This will be followed by a telephone conversation, since much of the Property Manager duties are either email or telephone based
• Successful short-listed candidates will then be invited to a face-to-face interview in our Swansea office.