Block Manager

Company: Cobalt Recruitment
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Location: Borehamwood
Job Description:

Overview

In this Block Manager role, you will oversee a varied residential portfolio in North London, acting as the main point of contact for clients, leaseholders and contractors. You will manage day-to-day operations, budgets, maintenance, and compliance while coordinating major works and Section 20 consultations. The position offers hybrid working, a supportive internal network, and clear progression pathways. You will shape resident experiences and uphold safety and regulatory standards within an established property management business.

Pay / Benefits

  • salary £45,000-£55,000
  • hybrid working
  • opportunities for progression
  • support towards professional qualifications

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day operations of a residential block portfolio
  • Build and maintain relationships with freeholders, RMCs, RTMs and leaseholders
  • Prepare and monitor annual service charge budgets
  • Manage planned and reactive maintenance and contractors
  • Coordinate Section 20 consultations and major works projects
  • Conduct site inspections and track progress of actions
  • Maintain health and safety, fire safety and compliance oversight
  • Attend client, resident and AGM meetings when required
  • Handle complex property matters with internal accounts, compliance and admin teams

Key requirements

  • Strong working knowledge of residential block management
  • Knowledge of service charge management and leasehold legislation
  • Experience managing Section 20 consultations and major works
  • Working knowledge of health and safety, fire safety and compliance
  • Ability to manage relationships with clients, residents and contractors
  • Clear organisation and communication skills
  • TPI qualification advantageous but not essential
  • North London portfolio experience beneficial
  • excellent communication
  • strong organisational ability
  • relationship management
  • residential block management
  • service charge administration
  • leasehold legislation

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Posted: October 1st, 2026