Hybrid Block Manager — Residential Developments

Drive Recruiting Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Enhanced pension

Additional annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail discounts

Employee assistance programme

Season ticket loans

Personal development plans

Enhanced maternity/paternity packages

Job summary

Drive Recruiting Limited is seeking an experienced Block Manager to join a growing residential property management team covering Wembley and Woolwich. The role is hybrid, with 3 days at home.

You'll manage contractor activity, service charges, budgets, and insurance claims while coordinating resident communications and supporting AGMs. This is a stepping stone for someone keen to advance in residential block management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in residential block management
• Experience conducting site inspections and producing reports
• Strong understanding of service charges, budgets and leaseholder queries
• Confidence managing contractors and resolving issues
• Experience handling insurance claims
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach to resident engagement
• Relevant housing/property qualification would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Managing and monitoring contractor activity, repairs and planned preventative maintenance
• Handling insurance claims from instruction through to completion
• Managing contractor relationships and ensuring works are completed to specification
• Supporting service charge budgeting and contractor invoice processing
• Conducting regular site inspections and producing inspection reports
• Managing resident communications across phone, email, face-to-face and digital channels
• Supporting resident meetings, events and AGMs
• Providing regular updates and reports to clients and stakeholders
• Supporting on-site staff management and performance reviews
• Assisting with health & safety audits and compliance activities
• Keeping residents informed and ensuring actions are followed through effectively

Skills

Residential block management

Site inspections

Service charges budgeting

Contractor management

Insurance claims

Communication skills

Resident engagement

Education

Housing/Property qualification

Job description

Drive Recruiting Limited is seeking an experienced Block Manager to join a growing residential property management team covering Wembley and Woolwich. The role is hybrid, with 3 days at home.

You'll manage contractor activity, service charges, budgets, and insurance claims while coordinating resident communications and supporting AGMs. This is a stepping stone for someone keen to advance in residential block management.