Block Manager – North London
Full-time | Permanent • £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
Are you a seasoned Block Manager looking for your next step with a company that truly values expertise, initiative, and exceptional service? Our client—a respected and forward‑thinking property management firm—is expanding and seeking a confident, proactive professional to join their thriving North London team.
This is a standout opportunity to become part of a well‑structured, reputable business that offers real long‑term stability, a supportive and collaborative environment, and a varied, engaging workload. If you take pride in delivering excellent service and building strong, positive relationships with leaseholders and contractors, you'll feel right at home.
Key Responsibilities
- Being the go‑to contact for leaseholder queries, offering clear, timely, and solutions‑focused communication.
- Coordinating reactive maintenance, carrying out inspections, liaising with contractors, and raising purchase orders.
- Overseeing insurance matters‑managing claims and ensuring remedial works run smoothly.
- Ensuring full statutory compliance across the in‑house portfolio through regular inspections and reporting.
- Managing key administrative tasks to support seamless property operations.
- Handling licensing matters such as alterations, subletting, lease variations, and liaising with solicitors as needed.
- Addressing lease breaches, working closely with legal advisors where appropriate.
- Collaborating with external managing agents on arrears, planned maintenance, and cyclical works.
- Responding efficiently to queries from managing agents and leaseholders.
- Managing sales enquiries, preparing LPE1 forms, and conducting inspections when required.
- Supporting the management of insurance arrangements across the residential portfolio.
- Monitoring contractor performance, including cleaners, gardeners, and other service providers.
- Administering Section 20 consultations, from initial notices through to project completion.
- Assisting with arrears recovery for both in‑house and externally managed properties.
- Preparing annual service charge budgets and associated reporting.
- Managing parking and garage licences within the portfolio.
- Producing clear and accurate reports on arrears, licence breaches, and major works.
- Liaising with landlords and managing agents on budgets, service charge demands, notices, and expenditure approvals.
What We're Looking For
- At least 5 years' experience in residential block management.
- Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice.
- Outstanding communication and relationship‑building skills.
- Highly organised, proactive, and confident managing multiple tasks at once.
- Comfortable working with leaseholders, contractors, solicitors, and stakeholders.
- Excellent administrative and reporting capabilities.
If you're ready to take on a rewarding role within a professional and supportive team, apply now!
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