Live-In Estate Manager

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Full time
Location: Gravesend
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MB741: Live-in Estate Manager Location: Gravesend, Kent Salary: £18,720 + Accommodation paid for Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9am til 4pm Accommodation includes a one bedroom apartment.

Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic business who are looking to recruit a Live-in Estate Manager on a permanent basis located at their Gravesend site.

Duties and Responsibilities: Walk the development on a daily basis, identify and order repairs for any defects and be proactive in solving maintenance problems, as long as it's within your authorised limits. Make sure all fire alarm and safety equipment is checked regularly, and that it's working properly at all times. Record and monitor equipment servicing and inspection dates. Be familiar with where service control points are in case of emergency (i.e. water main stop cocks, electricity supply switches and fuses, communal boilers, etc.). Keep the inventory of all equipment and fittings up to date and report any errors or problems to your Area Manager. Ensure that the grounds are kept clean and tidy and landscaped areas are maintained. Supervise contractor work and address any issues promptly. Oversee the cleaning of communal areas to maintain a good standard, and discuss any necessary reviews of specifications with leaseholders and your Area Manager. Organise the booking of the guest suite and the use of the communal lounge and laundry room where provided. Be responsible for looking after the master key(s) and use it only in emergencies or when invited by the occupier. Use the pre-paid bank card to purchase small day-to-day items and ensure prompt payment of guest suite usage into the Head Office bank account. Contact leaseholders as needed, either directly or through the call alarm system. Be available while on duty and aware of the needs of each leaseholder; provide support if a leaseholder is unwell or has had an accident until further help arrives. Answer and deal with calls from the call alarm system, either direct from a leaseholder or through a Call Centre. Show leaseholders how to use the call alarm system and ensure it is functioning properly by conducting regular test calls. Maintain up-to-date records of each leaseholder's personal details and inform the Call Centre of any changes in circumstances. Notify Head Office immediately of the death of a leaseholder. Ensure all leaseholders are aware of escape routes in the event of a fire and any other health and safety requirements. Keep the accident book and daily diary of events and activities for the estate updated. Liaise with relatives, voluntary and other agencies about the care and support of leaseholders with appropriate permissions.

Skills and Qualifications: Experience in providing service to customers in a residential environment. Experience in supervising contractors. Understanding of building maintenance. Ability to develop and sustain successful relationships with colleagues, residents and their families using a polite but warm approach. Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Ability to respect confidentiality and be diplomatic. Adaptability and flexibility to the needs of customers and colleagues. Ability to work independently using own initiative with minimum supervision. Ability to complete and maintain records. Resourcefulness and sound judgement under pressure. Empathy with older people and understanding of the ageing process. Basic knowledge of welfare benefits and entitlements. Good understanding of professional boundaries. Ability to drive and access to a car. Willingness to participate in activities with residents. Awareness of equal opportunities and Health & Safety issues. Willingness to work unsocial hours/respond to emergencies outside hours of work. Smart, professional appearance.

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