Assistant Portfolio Manager
Working Hours - Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 18:00
Contract Type – Permanent
Location – Islington
Salary – Competitive
Flexible and hybrid working
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Portfolio Manager to join our amazing team in Angel, Islington.
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You will be assisting the Portfolio Director on a day-to-day basis, supporting them and working together to build strong working relationships with Leaseholders, Freeholders and board of Directors - managing their expectations of all aspects of block management.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities
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Assisting in the management of all Health and Safety, Fire Risk Assessments and any Asbestos for the portfolio.
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Communicating with third party contractors, obtaining quotations for any works and managing elements of maintenance issues.
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Dealing with any telephone/email/post enquires.
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Drafting for approval Section 20 Notices
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Liaising with Chartered Surveyors and Insurance Brokers
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Attending meetings with clients
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Dealing with Service Charge and Ground Rent
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We strive to provide personable and bespoke services to all of our clients. That is why our team handles the company’s out-of-hours, emergencies-only phone on a weekly rotation – when in the Assistant Portfolio Manager’s possession, they are expected to be contactable at all times
What makes a great LBM family member?
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You are self-motivated and engaged, with a desire to contribute to the office environment and to support colleagues on a daily basis.
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IT literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
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Experienced in block management (minimum two years), with an all-round understanding of the major issues likely to be encountered
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Ambitious, dynamic and motivated
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Strong communicator, both verbally and written, with good use of grammar and spelling
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Proactive and responsive with excellent time management skills
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Able to run a meeting with clients to discuss accounts and issues at each property
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Self-sufficient in terms of dealing with issues and equally adept at raising issues to management as required.
Staff Benefits
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A competitive salary
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Full support with your professional development with fully funded IRPM exams and training programmes.
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Social events funded by the company, which are planned by our internal social committee
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Free eye tests
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Employee referral schemes with rewards up to £500 per referral
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Participation in our charity and other CSR events.
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20 days holiday + bank holidays
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Pension contribution
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Escalating holiday allowance based on years of service
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Other benefits based on seniority
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If you would like to apply for the role or find our more, please contact our Careers Team at careers@blockmanagement.com.
We look forward to hearing from you!