Block Manager

Job Title: Block Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Location: North West London

O'Neill & Brennan are currently recruiting for an experienced Block Manager on behalf of a well-established and growing property management company based in North West London. The company manages a substantial residential portfolio across Greater London and the South Coast and continues to expand through strategic acquisitions and developments.

This is a great opportunity to join a long-standing, stable organisation with a strong track record and a clear vision for growth.

Role Overview:
We are looking for a Block Manager with a minimum of 5 years' experience in residential leasehold block management. The ideal candidate will be confident handling leaseholder communications, managing contractors, overseeing compliance, and dealing with all aspects of estate management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responding to leaseholder queries (primarily from an internally managed portfolio)

• Managing reactive maintenance issues, including site inspections and contractor coordination

• Overseeing insurance matters and claims

• Ensuring compliance with health & safety and statutory requirements

• Handling licences for alterations, subletting, and lease variations

• Managing lease breaches and liaising with solicitors when required

• Supporting the preparation and management of service charge budgets

• Assisting in arrears management and major works planning (including full S20 process)

• Coordinating with external managing agents on portfolio matters

• Managing service contractors (e.g. cleaning, gardening)

• Preparing LPE1 packs for sales enquiries and carrying out property inspections as needed

• Reviewing third-party management charges and signing off expenditure

The successful candidate will have:

• At least 5 years' experience in residential block management

• A strong understanding of leasehold legislation and industry compliance

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Good organisational and time management skills

• Confidence in dealing with leaseholders, contractors, and third-party agents

• A proactive, hands-on approach

To be considered for this exciting Block Manager opportunity, please apply today with your most up-to-date CV.

O'Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation