Community Manager

Community Manager

Posted 1 week ago by urbanbubble

£45,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Manchester Area, United Kingdom

Summary: The Community Manager role at urbanbubble involves overseeing property management for the Oxygen, Victoria House, and Axis developments in Manchester, focusing on high service standards and community engagement. The position requires ensuring compliance with leasehold services and statutory obligations while fostering a strong sense of community among residents. The role also includes financial management, reporting, and health and safety compliance. Candidates should possess strong property management experience and customer service skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the delivery of all aspects of the Property Management Agreement (PMA).
  • Manage residential leaseholders and ensure compliance with statutory and contractual requirements.
  • Prepare and deliver an annual service charge and manage monthly expenditure and debt recovery.
  • Deliver client reporting on performance and operational budget management.
  • Implement an engagement strategy for resident communication and events.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory obligations including RICS, ARMA, and HSE.
  • Oversee Health and Safety building compliance and maintenance schedules.
  • Act as a role model for organizational values and promote effective people management.
  • Be the first point of contact for complaints and feedback.
  • Foster resident interaction and community through online platforms and events.
  • Deliver all KPIs through effective operational management.
  • Maintain staff retention and employee satisfaction through performance reviews and development.

Key Skills:

  • Strong experience in property management, particularly with luxury buildings.
  • Knowledge of service charge budgets and Landlord & Tenant Law.
  • Understanding of building safety, fire safety, and health & safety risk management.
  • Experience leading on-site teams.
  • Strong customer service and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize work.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant systems.
  • Desirable: Health and Safety qualification and IRPM Level 3 qualification or willingness to pursue.

Salary (Rate): £45,000.00 yearly

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

We are looking for an incredible Community Manager for our Oxygen, Victoria House and Axis developments in Manchester! The key objective of this role is to ensure the team provides a high standard of service to residents alongside an efficient administration of leasehold services. You will be responsible for our development focusing on building community engagement amongst resident’s whist maintaining a safe and complaint building. If this fantastic position is for you, continue reading on and apply now to be apart of an organisation that truly believes that our people should be at the heart of all our decisions!

What do we offer? We offer a basic annual salary of £35,000 - £45,000 & amazing benefits: enhanced family leave policies, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, Pet lovers Friday, enhanced sick pay, study support and much much more We also offer enhanced annual leave including your birthday day off and a day off when you buy your house - we believe that you deserve to celebrate special moments with your loved ones. Family always comes first at ub!

What will you do? To oversee the delivery of all aspects of the Property Management Agreement (PMA), ensuring that key time frames and client commitments are fully met. Responsible for residential leaseholders and to ensure the day-to-day onsite management complies with the statutory and contractual requirements of the lease. To prepare and deliver an annual service charge in line with the lease structure, with management of the Monthly expenditure, debt recovery and contractor payments approvals Deliver weekly, monthly and quarterly client reporting on performance and operational budget management. Implement and fully support an engagement strategy that includes resident communication and events as well as feedback and satisfaction levels. To ensure site as well as residents/contractors/landlords are compliant with statutory and contractual obligations including RICS, ARMA and HSE Responsible for the Health and Safety building compliance, working alongside the Facilities Manager to oversee the PPM schedule, maintenance and HSE legislation. To act as a role model for the values and key behaviours across the organisation and to promote peak performance through effective people management, embracing the one-to-one and review process. Being the first point of contact for all complaints/feedback taking a proactive approach to resolve where feasible Deliver a strong sense of community within the building by fostering resident interaction on-line (e.g. via social media) or through hosting events. Deliver all KPI’s through effective operational management and deliver the highest possible standards in line with Service Level Agreements. Maintain optimum staff retention and employee satisfaction through objective setting, one to one’s, personal development, team meetings and performance reviews.

What are we looking for? Strong experience within the property management arena, having managed a luxury building of a similar size Knowledge of service charge budgets, Landlord & Tenant Law and an awareness and understanding of building safety, fire safety and health & safety risk management relevant to residential buildings Experience leading on-site teams Strong customer service, including negotiation skills and dealing with difficult situations. Ability to manage multiple and on occasions conflicting deadlines and support the team to prioritise work, within a busy environment. Proficient in the use of Microsoft office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook as well as other systems such as databases or booking systems, (training on in house systems will be provided). Desirable: Health and Safety qualification IRPM Level 3 qualification or be willing to work towards

We’re not your usual property company! At urbanbubble, we’re redefining the way properties are run through community building, customer care, and innovation. Thanks to our team, that delivers outstanding customer experiences, we’re proud to serve 14,000 residents and growing. We’re looking for bold, ambitious, resourceful team members to manage and create communities. We want to unlimit what our customers expect, whilst unleashing your true potential. So, what do you say – interested? Apply now and join a fantastic organisation that truly believe that our people should be at the heart of all our decisions! We are an equal opportunity employer, and invite applicants to contact us to identify any additional support you may need during the recruitment process. INDMED REF-223 544