Block Manager / Senior Block Manager

Block Recruit; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid: 1 day from home after prob.

20 days’ annual leave + birthday off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Block Recruit is recruiting on behalf of a residential property management client for an experienced Block Manager. You will manage a defined portfolio, oversee service charges, maintenance, compliance and major works while engaging with clients, leaseholders and internal teams.

The role requires hands-on portfolio leadership, strong communication and ability to work with cross-functional teams, with hybrid working after probation and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential block management and leasehold property.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong client and leaseholder communication skills.
• Experience with budgets and service charges.
• Proficiency with property management systems, especially Qube.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day portfolio operations ensuring compliance.
• Prepare service charge budgets and manage invoices.
• Oversee major works and Section 20 projects.
• Coordinate with accounts, legal and surveying teams.
• Conduct site inspections and maintain safety records.

Skills

Residential block management

Client & leaseholder management

Financial management

Health & safety compliance

Qube proficiency

Tools

Qube

Job description

Salary: £30,000–£40,000 / £40,000 - £50,000

Hybrid: 1 day working from home after successful completion of probation

Holiday: 20 days + your birthday off

I’m currently recruiting on behalf of a residential property management client who is looking to appoint an experienced Block Manager / Senior Block Manager to join their team.

This is a hands‑on role managing a defined portfolio of residential buildings, with responsibility for client and leaseholder relationships, service charges, maintenance, compliance, major works and the overall delivery of a high‑quality property management service.

You’ll work closely with the Head of Property Management, Accounts and Legal teams, while also having support from junior and administrative colleagues.

The Role

As Block Manager, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of your portfolio, ensuring properties are well maintained, compliant and managed effectively while providing a high level of service to clients and leaseholders.

Client & Leaseholder Management

• Provide a high level of customer service to clients, leaseholders and other stakeholders.
• Manage incoming communications including phone calls, emails, letters and general enquiries.
• Prepare for and lead client meetings, working with the administration team to collate and distribute relevant documentation.
• Take responsibility for meeting minutes and follow‑up actions.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients and leaseholders, keeping them updated on issues affecting their buildings.
• Build strong and professional relationships with clients, leaseholders, contractors and other stakeholders.

Financial Management

• Prepare annual service charge budgets and supporting notes, obtaining client approval before demands are issued.
• Verify and approve supplier invoices via Qube.
• Maintain an understanding of portfolio‑wide block liquidity, arrears and credit control positions.
• Liaise with Accounts and Legal teams to help improve cash flow and resolve arrears.
• Provide accurate invoicing information for major works and ad hoc services within agreed timescales.
• Work closely with the Accounts team to ensure year‑end accounts are completed and circulated within the required timeframe.

Site Inspections

• Create and maintain an annual schedule of site inspections across the portfolio.
• Attend properties in line with agreed inspection schedules and individual building requirements.
• Complete site inspection reports and identify any issues requiring action.
• Follow up on matters identified during inspections to ensure they are appropriately addressed.

Major Works & Section 20

• Proactively plan major cyclical works and other Section 20 projects across the portfolio.
• Manage the Section 20 process in accordance with best practice.
• Work closely with the surveying team throughout major works projects.
• Monitor progress and ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed processes and timescales.

Maintenance & Service Contracts

• Ensure appropriate service contracts are in place across the portfolio, including contracts covering lifts, boilers, entry systems, drains, security, fire protection and other communal services.
• Regularly review service contracts and service levels.
• Identify preventative maintenance requirements and authorise expenditure within agreed parameters.
• Instruct reactive maintenance works in response to reported issues.
• Ensure the correct contractors are appointed and that works are progressed and closed down within appropriate timescales.
• Work closely with the contractor panel to ensure works are completed promptly and to a good standard.
• Provide regular updates to the Operations Manager on outstanding works and progress.

Health & Safety & Compliance

• Take responsibility for Health & Safety compliance across the portfolio.
• Maintain and update relevant Health & Safety records and documentation.
• Manage reports including Fire Risk Assessments, water hygiene, asbestos and LOLER.
• Arrange appropriate remedial works where issues are identified.
• Liaise with Health & Safety consultants and contractors as required.
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation affecting residential property management.

Insurance

• Set up new insurance claims and manage them through the required process.
• Liaise with brokers and insurers to progress claims.
• Provide regular updates on the progress of claims.

Team & Company Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of Property Management, Accounts and Legal teams.
• Attend company meetings and provide updates on areas of responsibility.
• Maintain accurate spreadsheets and records covering works orders, insurance claims and other portfolio activity.
• Attend relevant training, professional development opportunities and seminars.
• Share relevant industry and legislative updates with colleagues.
• Support a practical, proactive and solution‑focused approach across the wider property management team.

About You

The client is looking for someone with previous experience in residential block/property management who is confident managing their own portfolio and dealing directly with clients, leaseholders, contractors and internal departments.

You should be comfortable with:

• Residential block management and leasehold property.
• Service charge budgets and financial management.
• Section 20 and major works.
• Maintenance and contractor management.
• Health & Safety and building compliance.
• Client and leaseholder communication.
• Managing multiple priorities and working to deadlines.
• Property management systems, including Qube.

A proactive, organised and solutions‑focused approach is important, as is the ability to work collaboratively with Accounts, Legal, Surveying and wider Property Management teams.

Package

• £30,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
• 1 day working from home after successful completion of probation
• 20 days' annual leave + your birthday off
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Opportunity to develop within a residential property management environment