Block Manager – Growth & Compliance (Birmingham)

Joshua Robert Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days annual leave

Pension scheme after probation

Job summary

Bloc is looking for a Block Manager to look after its growing residential portfolio across Birmingham.

You will work alongside a second Block Manager and be trained by the Portfolio Director using Bloc's SOPs, with a salary of £30,000 to £35,000 + Bonus.

The role centres on safety, compliance, and delivering high-quality service to leaseholders and residents in a growing portfolio.

Qualifications

• 3 to 4 years in block management or related role.
• Good grounding in block management legislation (Sections 18–30 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, the 1987 Act and Section 20 consultation).
• Experience with service charge budgets and year-end accounts.
• Knowledge of high-rise building safety.

Responsibilities

• Keep health and safety at the centre and ensure compliance.
• Manage fire risk assessments, asbestos and water hygiene reports, and statutory inspections.
• Keep buildings compliant with LTA 1985/1987, the Building Safety Act 2022, and related regulations.
• Carry out regular site inspections and report findings.
• Oversee repairs and contractors and flag defects to the developer while under warranty.
• Prepare service charge budgets, monitor spend, and assist year-end accounts.
• Run Section 20 consultations and oversee major works from planning to completion.
• Act as main contact for leaseholders, freeholders and residents, with appropriate empathy and firmness on charges.
• Attend and chair resident and client meetings; provide cover with another Block Manager.
• Keep records, insurance and systems up to date to support portfolio growth.

Skills

Block management experience

Service charge budgeting

High-rise building safety

Organisation skills

Communication skills

Leaseholder relations

Job description

Bloc is looking for a Block Manager to look after its growing residential portfolio across Birmingham.

You will work alongside a second Block Manager and be trained by the Portfolio Director using Bloc's SOPs, with a salary of £30,000 to £35,000 + Bonus.

The role centres on safety, compliance, and delivering high-quality service to leaseholders and residents in a growing portfolio.