Managing Agent and Company Secretary
Part-time Managing Agent and Company Secretary for Pinehurst- iconic Art Deco buildings and gardens in Grange Road, Cambridge CB3.
Are you looking for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person to take on the twin roles of Managing Agent of Pinehurst, Grange Road, Cambridge CB3, and Company Secretary of the Pinehurst Freeholding Company Ltd. The Pinehurst buildings, flats and estate include beautiful gardens and iconic Art Deco buildings, designated by the City Council as “Buildings of Special Interest”.
As Company Secretary, you will have a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the Freeholding Company, especially in its dealings with the leaseholders/shareholders. As Managing Agent, you will provide a professional estates service, managing and supporting the work of the caretaker/head estate groundsman. You will help maintain the correct balance between the expenditure on property maintenance and the income from Service charges. You will have responsibility for overseeing the work of contractors employed by the company, and for ensuring that contractors employed by individual leaseholders operate in accordance with established guidance and rules. You will provide comprehensive information and advice when properties are bought and sold, ensuring that the terms of the lease are fully understood and complied with.
The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude, strong interpersonal skills, strategic awareness, and a willingness to accept new challenges. Some experience of property and estate management services including budgeting are essential, and knowledge of Company law and regulations are desirable. The post-holder will be required to maintain Pinehurst as a distinctive and sought-after location.
The hours are flexible though based on an average 20 hours per week, and the annual contractual payment will be £22,500 (gross, plus VAT if VAT registered).
For an informal discussion and copy of the Job Description please contact John Hague (Chair of directors of Pinehurst Freeholding Company Ltd) by email: john@jhague.force9.co.uk or telephone: 07889 654525.
To apply, please send a tailored CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages), demonstrating your suitability for the position.
Closing date: 5th June 2017, at 18.00.
Interviews are planned during the week commencing 12th June 2017.