Block Manager

Fame Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established property company in North West London is seeking an experienced Block Manager. This role involves managing a varied residential portfolio, ensuring smooth operations, compliance, and exceptional service to leaseholders. Candidates should have at least 4 years’ experience in block management, a good understanding of property legislation, and proficiency in property management systems. Full-time employment with strong communication skills required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ block management experience.
• Good understanding of relevant property legislation, including leasehold law.
• Confident in managing contractors, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in property management systems and Microsoft Office.
• IRPM qualification or working towards it desirable (not essential).

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for leaseholders.
• Manage maintenance issues and oversee contractors.
• Support budget preparation and monitor expenditure.
• Coordinate insurance matters, including claims, renewals, and compliance.
• Handle compliance inspections, statutory reporting, and management of service contracts.
• Support budget preparation, monitor expenditure, and manage arrears in conjunction with agents.
• Process invoices, maintain accurate records, and produce management reports.
• Manage lease‑related matters such as variations, sub‑letting, and breaches in coordination with the legal team.
• Administer Section 20 consultations and oversee major works from notice to completion.
• Represent landlord interests across multiple properties, providing regular performance updates.

Skills

Block management experience

Understanding of property legislation

Managing contractors and suppliers

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

IRPM (desirable)

Education

IRPM qualification or working towards it

Tools

Property management systems

Job description

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Recruitment Manager specialising in Finance, Property & Business Support roles

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Block Manager to join a well-established property company based in North West London. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a varied residential portfolio, ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of blocks, maintaining compliance, and providing exceptional service to leaseholders.

This role requires a confident communicator with strong knowledge of block management legislation and at least 4 years’ experience in the sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for leaseholders, managing queries professionally and efficiently.
• Liaise with residents, managing agents, contractors and councils to ensure smooth operations.
• Manage maintenance issues, conduct site inspections and oversee contractors to ensure high‑quality work.
• Coordinate insurance matters, including claims, renewals, and compliance.
• Handle compliance inspections, statutory reporting, and management of service contracts.
• Support budget preparation, monitor expenditure, and manage arrears in conjunction with agents.
• Process invoices, maintain accurate records, and produce management reports.
• Manage lease‑related matters such as variations, sub‑letting, and breaches in coordination with the legal team.
• Administer Section 20 consultations and oversee major works from notice to completion.
• Represent landlord interests across multiple properties, providing regular performance updates.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 4 years’ block management experience.
• Good understanding of relevant property legislation, including leasehold law and Section 20 procedures.
• Confident in managing contractors, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in property management systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• IRPM qualification or working towards it desirable (not essential).

If you are an experienced Block Manager with the relevant experience, please get in touch with Fame Recruitment today for a confidential conversation.

Fame Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to continuously improving our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Please note, due to a high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to each applicant individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours, your application has been unsuccessful.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management