Hybrid Block Manager

Block Recruit; Hove; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £35k–£40k

28 days leave incl. bank holidays

Hybrid – up to 2 days WFH

Hove / Brighton location

Training & development opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Block Recruit in the Hove/Brighton area is seeking a Block Manager to join its residential property management team. You will manage a portfolio of leasehold properties and work with leaseholders, resident directors, contractors and internal teams to ensure properties are well maintained and issues are resolved.

This hands-on role offers ownership and autonomy within a supportive team, with hybrid working (up to 2 days WFH after probation) and a salary of £35,000–£40,000+ DOE.

Qualifications

• Previous residential block management experience
• Knowledge of leasehold management, service charges and Section 20
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Proactive, responsive and practical approach to property management

Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of residential leasehold properties
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, leaseholders and contractors
• Oversee repairs, maintenance and contractor performance
• Prepare service charge budgets and monitor expenditure
• Manage Section 20 consultation processes and major works, with surveyor support
• Attend AGMs, client meetings and other relevant meetings
• Deal with day-to-day leasehold and property management matters
• Work closely with Accounts, Compliance and administrative teams
• Take ownership of issues and ensure they are progressed through to resolution
• Maintain accurate property records and follow up on outstanding matters

Skills

Client relationships

Organisation

Time management

Proactive approach

Independent work

Education

TPI qualification

Job description

Block Manager

Location: Hove / Brighton area

Salary: £35,000–£40,000 + (DOE)

Working pattern: Hybrid – up to 2 days working from home following successful completion of probation of 3-months (maybe less DOE)

Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

A growing independent property management company is looking to appoint an experienced Block Manager to join its residential property management team.

This is a hands‑on opportunity for someone who is confident managing their own portfolio, enjoys building strong client relationships and is looking for genuine responsibility and autonomy within a supportive team environment.

You will manage a portfolio of residential leasehold properties, working closely with leaseholders, resident directors, contractors and internal teams to ensure properties are well maintained and issues are followed through to resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of residential leasehold properties
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, leaseholders and contractors
• Oversee repairs, maintenance and contractor performance
• Prepare service charge budgets and monitor expenditure
• Manage Section 20 consultation processes and major works, with surveyor support
• Attend AGMs, client meetings and other relevant meetings
• Deal with day‑to‑day leasehold and property management matters
• Work closely with Accounts, Compliance and administrative teams
• Take ownership of issues and ensure they are progressed through to resolution
• Maintain accurate property records and ensure appropriate follow‑up of outstanding matters

About You

We are looking for someone with previous residential block management experience who is ready to take ownership of their own portfolio and develop within a growing business.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience managing residential blocks
• Good knowledge of leasehold management, service charges and Section 20
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Excellent organisation and time management
• A proactive, responsive,and practical approach to property management
• Confidence dealing directly with clients, leaseholders and contractors
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team

A TPI qualification, or willingness to work towards one, would be advantageous.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, builds positive relationships and takes ownership of getting things done.

What’s on Offer

• £35,000–£40,000 + salary, depending on experience
• 28 days' annual leave including bank holidays
• Additional time off over Christmas and New Year
• Up to 2 days working from home each week following successful completion of probation
• Convenient Hove / Brighton location with good transport links
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Genuine responsibility and autonomy
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to develop your career within a growing independent property management business