Taunton- Property Manager (Block and estate manager)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy team as a Property Manager within our Blocks and Estate Management department. The team cover an extensive geographical area in Somerset, Devon, Dorset and Cornwall. This is a demanding role in a busy environment.

The Role:
You will be required to work full time, Monday – Friday. You will be required to travel to sites but will be expected to regularly visit our Taunton Office (some hybrid working will be considered in our other regional offices).         

Specific tasks include:

• Provide exceptional levels of client service
• Contribute to the day to day running of property management department
• Carry out site visits and deal with routine and emergency maintenance
• Prepare and attend AGMs, EGMs as well as Director or Residents’ meetings
• Use the software packages specific to the department, along with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Deal politely and efficiently with leaseholders, owners, tenants and contractors
• Individually manage blocks of flats and estates across the South West Region

The Person:
The ideal candidate will have a great attitude to work, be adaptable and able to multitask. The right candidate needs to have previous experience in working in a busy multi-disciplined department. Previous experience in Block/Estate Management is essential. A computer aptitude test will be required as part of the interview process   

Skills & Abilities:

• Experience working as a Block Manager or Assistant Block Manager
• Experience using the Blocks Online software package (not essential)
• Qualification with IRPM or RICS (preferred)
• Good working knowledge of Word and Excel.
• The ability to work well under pressure
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Have good word processing skills
• Have sound financial skills
• You will need to effectively work as part of a team ensuring that our clients’ expectations are not just met but exceeded.
• Full Driving licence and daily use of a car is required.

Our offer:
Now is an exciting time to join the team at GTH. We are proud of our strong reputation in the South West and our ability to deliver good results for clients. In return for your commitment we will support your ambitions and give you the scope to grow your role and progress within the firm. In addition to a generous salary that reflects your experience, we offer:

• A generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays and gifted days at Christmas.
• Flexibility with working arrangements.
• Social events throughout the year.

Greenslade Taylor Hunt is one of the largest firms of Chartered Surveyors, auctioneers and estate agents in the West Country, with a wide range of roles and career opportunities. High quality service and professional advice are central to the firm’s continuing success as a leading property specialist in the area, combined with the personal touch and friendliness that characterises our firm and helps us retain staff for many years.