Block Manager – Harrow – £50,000 to £55,000

My client, a growing property business with an expanding portfolio of residential and commercial developments, is seeking a Portfolio Manager to come in and help the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of residential properties let on ASTs in line with legislation and best practice
• Handle tenant onboarding, referencing, check-ins, and check-outs
• Manage tenancy renewals, notices, and terminations
• Act as the main point of contact for tenants, dealing with day-to-day issues professionally
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance, managing contractors and suppliers
• Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements, including gas, electricity, EPCs, and safety regulations
• Monitor rent collection and manage arrears where required
• Take ownership of strategies to minimise void periods and loss of rental income
• Implement clear systems for managing properties when tenants hand back
• Carry out early inspections once notice is served or lease expiry is known
• Prepare and manage statements of works to return units to lettable condition quickly
• Coordinate contractors to deliver works efficiently and cost-effectively
• Ensure properties are ready to re-let immediately upon handback
• Proactively line up replacement tenants ahead of vacancies
• Negotiate new leases well in advance where tenant changes are anticipated
• Manage smooth handovers between outgoing and incoming tenants
• Track voids, rental impact, and performance metrics
• Local authorities
• Housing associations
• Temporary accommodation providers
• Assisted living and care operators
• Negotiate, renew, and manage lease agreements
• Handle lease re-gears, extensions, and variations
• Liaise with legal advisors on lease documentation
• Able to manage Temporary accommodation tenants and contracts directly with the council
• Have experience working with and procuring for the London Boroughs
• Understand the various portals for the TA market, e.g. Adam housing
• Able to onboard our business with various Boroughs for Temporary accommodation and other lease types
• Understand the LA requirements for rental units, finishes, leases (able to amend and adapt), maintenance and licenses
• Work with LA’s and existing HA’s for handback and switch to direct LA’s

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Property Management (residential experience essential, commercial experience desirable)
• Strong knowledge of leasehold legislation, service charges, and compliance matters
• Experience working with local councils and housing brokers
• Solid understanding of building maintenance, insurance, and contractor management
• IRPM qualification (or working towards) desirable but not essential
• Excellent organisational, negotiation, and communication skills
• Commercially aware with a proactive, growth-focused mindset
• Comfortable working independently and managing your own time
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Ambitious and seeking a long-term role with genuine career progression

Salary : £50,000 – £55,000
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 6pm, Office-based (onsite parking available)

For more information, please contact Alfie from the Property Management team at Dove & Hawk Property recruitment.
02037622247

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