Property Manager

Cobalt Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment is partnering with an established managing agent in Hertfordshire to recruit a Block Manager who will own a residential portfolio and build strong relationships with leaseholders, contractors and clients.

The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day management, ensure high service standards and operate with a degree of autonomy in a busy property management environment.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of residential leasehold property management.
• Experience with service charge budgets and expenditure.
• Understanding of Section 20 consultation processes and major works.
• Ability to manage contractors and maintenance programmes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of residential developments across Hertfordshire.
• Be the key point of contact for clients and leaseholders.
• Prepare and monitor service charge budgets with internal teams.
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance across the portfolio.
• Manage contractors and monitor quality of works.
• Oversee Section 20 processes and support major works.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure follow-up actions.
• Ensure compliance with leasehold, health & safety, and property management requirements.
• Review expenditures and maintain accurate financial management.
• Respond to leaseholder inquiries and resolve issues promptly.

Skills

Block management

Leasehold property

Budget management

Section 20

Contractor management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Job description

Cobalt is working with an established managing agent in Hertfordshire to recruit a Block Manager to take ownership of a residential portfolio.

This opportunity would suit a Block Manager looking for a role with autonomy and the chance to build strong relationships with leaseholders, contractors and clients. The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day management of their portfolio while ensuring properties are managed effectively and residents receive a reliable service.

The organisation

Our client is an established managing agent with a focus on delivering a high standard of residential property management.

The business provides its Block Managers with the support needed to manage their portfolios effectively, while giving individuals ownership of their properties and relationships. This is an opportunity to join a property management team where good communication and service delivery are valued.

The role and responsibilities

As Block Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a residential portfolio across Hertfordshire.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of residential developments and acting as a key point of contact for clients and leaseholders.


• Building effective relationships with residents, freeholders, contractors and other stakeholders.


• Preparing and monitoring service charge budgets in conjunction with relevant internal teams.


• Coordinating planned and reactive maintenance across the portfolio.


• Managing contractors and monitoring the quality and completion of works.


• Overseeing Section 20 consultation processes and supporting major works projects where required.


• Carrying out regular site inspections and ensuring actions are followed through.


• Supporting compliance with relevant leasehold, health and safety and property management requirements.


• Reviewing expenditure and working with internal teams to ensure accurate financial management of each development.


• Responding to leaseholder enquiries and resolving property management issues in a timely manner.

Skills and experience

The successful Block Manager will have a good working knowledge of residential block management and be comfortable taking responsibility for a portfolio.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Good working knowledge of residential leasehold property management.


• Working knowledge of service charge budgets and expenditure.


• Understanding of Section 20 consultation processes and major works.


• Knowledge of relevant leasehold, health and safety and compliance requirements.


• The ability to manage contractors and maintenance programmes.


• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders.


• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across a portfolio.

This is an opportunity for a Block Manager to join an established managing agent and take ownership of a residential portfolio in Hertfordshire, with a salary of up to £55,000.