Block Property Manager - Lead 400-Unit Portfolio

Reset Recruitment Ltd; Telscombe; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits

Job summary

Reset Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Property Block Manager to oversee a portfolio of around 400 residential units in Hove. You will manage service charges, liaise with freeholders and residents, and ensure compliance and timely maintenance.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, a proactive approach and strong client relationship skills to deliver high service levels within a professional property management environment.

Qualifications

• Essential: previous block property management experience.
• Experience independently managing a residential block portfolio.
• Knowledge of service charges, Section 20, major works and leasehold management.
• Strong understanding of property maintenance and Health & Safety compliance.
• Excellent client and leaseholder relationship-management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload.
• Proactive, professional and solutions-focused approach.
• TPI qualification would be advantageous, although candidates willing to work towards it will be considered.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of approximately 400 residential units.
• Acting as the main point of contact for freeholders, directors, leaseholders and residents.
• Undertaking regular site inspections and proactively identifying maintenance and compliance requirements.
• Preparing and managing annual service charge budgets.
• Monitoring expenditure and approving supplier invoices.
• Managing planned and reactive maintenance, liaising with contractors and ensuring works are completed effectively.
• Coordinating and overseeing Section 20 consultations and major works projects.
• Ensuring appropriate service contracts are in place and regularly reviewed.
• Taking responsibility for Health & Safety compliance, including Fire Risk Assessments, water hygiene, asbestos and LOLER requirements.
• Preparing for and attending client/director meetings and ensuring actions are followed through.
• Liaising with internal accounts, surveying and property management teams to provide a seamless service.
• Assisting with the progression of building insurance claims.
• Keeping up to date with relevant leasehold, property management and Health & Safety legislation.
• Building strong, professional relationships with clients and providing consistently high levels of customer service.

Skills

Block property management

Portfolio management

Client relations

Leasehold management

Organization

Problem solving

Job description

Reset Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Property Block Manager to oversee a portfolio of around 400 residential units in Hove. You will manage service charges, liaise with freeholders and residents, and ensure compliance and timely maintenance.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, a proactive approach and strong client relationship skills to deliver high service levels within a professional property management environment.