Block Manager

Block Manager

Location: Eton
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

The Opportunity

This is a strong opportunity to join a well-established block management firm based in Eton, supporting a portfolio that continues to grow through new business wins. You'll join a professional team of 22, including in-house accounts and legal departments, and benefit from dedicated administrative support while managing a varied portfolio across the Thames Valley region.

The Role

You will be responsible for a portfolio of approximately 30-40 residential blocks, totalling around 1,000 units. The position requires confident day-to-day management, clear communication with clients and leaseholders, and a proactive approach to compliance and maintenance. You'll oversee repairs, service contracts, and statutory obligations, while budgets are produced for you by the accounts team.

Key duties include:

• Delivering high-quality management across your assigned portfolio

• Leading on all client communication and being the primary contact for leaseholders

• Managing contractors and overseeing repairs and maintenance

• Ensuring buildings remain compliant with all Health & Safety legislation

• Issuing Section 20 notices and coordinating major works

• Reviewing and approving budgets prepared by the accounts department

• Liaising with the internal legal team where required

• Attending site inspections and occasional evening meetings

• Working closely with three dedicated Assistant Property Managers who support administration and daily workflow

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience managing your own block management portfolio (essential)

• ATPI required; MTPI preferred

• Strong understanding of fire regulations; HRB experience desirable but not essential

• Confident managing service charge budgets and major works

• Excellent organisational and communication skills

• Full UK driving licence

Support & Structure

• APMs providing day-to-day administrative support

• In-house accounts team preparing budgets

• In-house legal team

• Part of a wider team of 22

Working Arrangement

• Office-based role in Eton

• Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Benefits

• Private healthcare

• Company pension

• Free parking

• Company car/travel allowance

• Company events

• Hybrid benefits not applicable (office-based role)

Interview Process

1. First stage: Zoom

2. Second stage: Face-to-face interview