Block Manager

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Bromley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Career progression

Training & development

TPI qualification support

Commission & bonuses

Generous holiday

Parental leave policy

Employee assistance

Retail discounts

Job summary

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd is recruiting a Block Manager to oversee a portfolio of residential blocks and housing developments across Southeast London. The role suits someone with residential long leasehold experience, offering career progression, professional development and flexible working following probation.

The organisation provides structured training and support to gain further industry qualifications, with opportunities to progress within an established property management business.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of residential long leasehold and block management.
• Clear communication skills across written, telephone and face-to-face communication.
• Good numerical and Microsoft Office skills.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• TPI qualification or another recognised property management qualification would be beneficial but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day operation of the residential portfolio.
• Preparing annual service charge budgets and monitoring expenditure.
• Liaising with leaseholders, freeholders, residents, contractors and professional advisers.
• Arranging and monitoring maintenance, repairs and service contracts.
• Managing Section 20 consultation processes and associated works.
• Overseeing insurance claims where required.
• Arranging risk assessments and monitoring health and safety compliance.
• Conducting regular site inspections and maintaining oversight of property standards.

Skills

Leasehold knowledge

Communication

Numerical skills

Microsoft Office

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cobalt is recruiting a Block Manager to manage a varied portfolio of residential blocks and housing developments across Southeast London.

This opportunity would suit someone with residential long leasehold experience who wants to join an established property management business offering career progression, professional development and flexible working following probation.

The organisation

Our client is an established property management organisation with a strong presence across London and the Southeast.

The business offers structured training and ongoing professional development, alongside opportunities to gain further industry qualifications and progress your career.

Benefits include:

• Up to two days of remote working following successful completion of probation.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Structured training and ongoing professional development.
• Support towards obtaining a professional TPI qualification.
• Opportunity to earn commission and bonuses.
• Generous holiday allowance, increasing with length of service.
• Enhanced parental leave and a company fertility policy.
• Employee assistance programme, including access to a 24/7 virtual GP and mental health first aiders.
• Retail discounts.

The role and responsibilities

As Block Manager, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of residential blocks and housing developments across Southeast London.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day-to-day operation of your residential portfolio.
• Preparing annual service charge budgets and monitoring expenditure.
• Liaising with leaseholders, freeholders, residents, contractors and professional advisers.
• Arranging and monitoring maintenance, repairs and service contracts.
• Managing Section 20 consultation processes and associated works.
• Overseeing insurance claims where required.
• Arranging risk assessments and monitoring health and safety compliance.
• Conducting regular site inspections and maintaining oversight of property standards.

The skills needed and requirements

To be considered for this Block Manager position, you will need:

• Strong working knowledge of residential long leasehold and block management.
• Good working knowledge of relevant property management legislation.
• Clear communication skills across written, telephone and face-to-face communication.
• Good numerical and Microsoft Office skills.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

A TPI qualification or another recognised property management qualification would be beneficial but is not essential.

This Block Manager opportunity provides a clear route for someone looking to develop their residential property management career while benefiting from professional training and flexible working.

If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let your Cobalt consultant know.