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Job Location drjobs

Nottingham - UK

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Title: General Manager (Part-Time or Freelance)

Location: Remote with site visits to Newark-on-Trent as required

Reports To: Board of Directors and Shareholders

Compensation: Negotiable (Monthly retainer or fixed-term contract. 2000 per Month. 1.5 days a week. 30-40 hours per month).

Contract Type: Freelance / Consultancy Agreement (minimum 12 months)
Mission & Mandate

To act as the central point of coordination and oversight for the successful long-term management of the residential investment asset at 10 Victoria Street Newark.

The role safeguards the asset ensures resident and tenant satisfaction meets financial performance goals and supports shareholder value.
Core Responsibilities
Property & Freehold Oversight
  • Oversee the operational risk eventual sale and financial management of the block of 39 apartments including the freehold and service charge budgets.
  • Monitor and ensure building health safety and compliance regulations are met.
Agent & Stakeholder Management
  • Select appoint and review performance of the letting agent(s) and block managers managing the 30 rental flats and communal areas.
  • Liaise regularly with agents residents leaseholders contractors council departments and other relevant stakeholders to address any arising issues.
  • Monitor SLAs and KPIs and enforce service standards from agents and contractors.
  • Resolve escalated issues relating to tenancy disputes maintenance delays leaseholder queries or defects.
Financial Performance & Reporting
  • Ensure Victoria Street Assets Ltd (VSA) achieves profit target each financial year.
  • Liaise with agents to review rental voids arrears renewals and maintenance costs.
  • Work with accountants and bookkeepers to produce accurate and timely accounts for:
    • VSA Ltd (30 rental flats)
    • Anima Victoria Street Ltd (freehold company)
    • The Management Company (leaseholder members)
  • Ensure all company filings VAT returns and statutory accounts are submitted on time.
Governance & Board Liaison
  • Organise quarterly board meetings and distribute minutes and action plans.
  • Prepare and send monthly performance reports to all shareholders.
  • Maintain a central dashboard of key metrics (occupancy arrears costs profit/loss issues flagged etc.).
Risk & Compliance
  • Identify and escalate any risks that may threaten the financial or operational stability of the asset (e.g. rent arrears unexpected costs legal disputes).
  • Proactively propose mitigation strategies and contingency planning.
  • Ensure legal compliance and insurance matters are up to date and reviewed regularly.
Maintenance & Defect Management
  • Liaise with agents and contractors to monitor resolve and sign off snagging defects and repairs.
  • Ensure a planned preventative maintenance schedule is in place and followed.
  • Support capital improvement projects as needed (e.g. upgrades compliance works).
Stakeholder Support & Ad Hoc Projects
  • Respond to reasonable requests from directors and shareholders on ad hoc matters.
  • Coordinate AGM for leaseholders and support company secretarial duties as required.
  • Support any asset repositioning refinancing or disposal strategy as instructed by the Board.
Additional Suggested Responsibilities (Optional but Valuable)
ESG & Sustainability Oversight (Optional)
  • Monitor and recommend upgrades that support energy efficiency and sustainable practices (e.g. solar smart meters EPC compliance).
Tech & Systems Optimisation
  • Recommend digital tools or processes (e.g. cloud accounting property management software) to streamline management and reporting.
Resident Engagement (Optional)
  • Propose resident satisfaction surveys and address feedback on building services and amenities.
Time Commitment
  • Approximately 12 days/week equivalent varying by project activity and reporting cycles.
  • Availability for quarterly board meetings (remote or in person) and periodic site visits (e.g. quarterly or as needed).
Experience & Skills
  • 5 years experience in property/asset management or real estate consultancy
  • Strong understanding of leasehold block management company law and residential lettings
  • Excellent communication reporting and stakeholder coordination skills
  • Financial literacy and ability to liaise with accountants and legal professionals
  • Professionalism independence and reliability in working with shareholders and directors
Whats Next

Reach out to Warren (The Wizard of Woz) Grant onor

If you are searching for a new role but this isnt quite perfect we specialise in all things property. If you would like my help hit apply and I will reach out.



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