Block Manager / Senior Block Manager

Block Recruit; England; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Property Manager/Senior Property Manager to oversee a residential portfolio in the Oxford, Reading, and Newbury areas. You'll manage daily operations, maintain client relationships, and ensure compliance in property management. The ideal candidate has experience within block management, strong organisational skills, and is confident in stakeholder meetings. This position offers a hybrid work model with a competitive salary of up to £45,000.

Benefits

Hybrid working with flexibility

Competitive salary up to £45,000

Qualifications

• Experience managing residential portfolios within block management.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail, and ability to prioritise effectively.
• Experience preparing budgets and handling client accounts.
• Confident in running meetings with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a residential portfolio, ensuring all lease obligations are upheld.
• Prepare and issue service charge budgets, monitor expenditure.
• Conduct regular site visits and attend EGM/AGM meetings as required.
• Appoint, manage, and monitor contractors.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and residents.

Skills

Experience managing residential portfolios

Strong organisation

Attention to detail

Budget preparation

Confident in running meetings

Education

ATPI qualification or willingness to work towards accreditation

Job description

Job Title

Property Manager / Senior Property Manager

Location

Reading (Hybrid working 1/2 says in the office and 3/4 days from home or out on site)

Type of Employment

Full‑Time, Permanent

Salary

Up to £45,000

Portfolio

Oxford, Reading, Newbury area

About this Role

We're looking for an experienced Property Manager or Senior Property Manager to oversee a residential portfolio across Oxford, Reading, and Newbury. You'll be responsible for managing the day‑to‑day operations of the portfolio, maintaining excellent client relationships, and ensuring properties are managed efficiently and compliantly.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a residential portfolio, ensuring all lease obligations are upheld and issues are resolved efficiently.
• Prepare and issue service charge budgets, monitor expenditure, and agree year‑end accounts with clients.
• Conduct regular site visits and attend EGM/AGM meetings as required.
• Appoint, manage, and monitor contractors including cleaning, grounds maintenance, and other services.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, residents, and other stakeholders, ensuring high levels of service.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience managing residential portfolios within block management.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail, and ability to prioritise effectively.
• Experience preparing budgets and handling client accounts.
• Confident in running meetings with clients and stakeholders.

Desirable

ATPI qualification, or willingness to work towards accreditation.

Why Join

• Hybrid working with flexibility to balance office, home, and site visits.
• Competitive salary up to £45,000.

Contact

Matty Stratton
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