Block Manager

Location: Cambridge

Salary: Up to £45,000 depending on experience

Working pattern: Hybrid, 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home

Overview

An established and well regarded property business is looking to appoint an experienced Block Manager to manage a residential portfolio in and around Cambridge. This is a client focused role with an emphasis on service quality, relationship management, and long term asset care rather than volume led management.

The position would suit a Block Manager who values autonomy, structured support, and the ability to balance office collaboration with home working.

Key Responsibilities

• Day to day management of a residential block portfolio

• Acting as the main point of contact for leaseholders, directors, and managing agents

• Preparing and managing service charge budgets and expenditure

• Overseeing planned and reactive maintenance works

• Instructing and managing contractors, ensuring compliance and value for money

• Conducting site inspections and reporting on building condition

• Managing Section 20 consultations where required

• Attending and supporting resident and director meetings

• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, leases, and TPI standards

• Working closely with internal finance and administration teams

Experience and Requirements

• Proven experience managing residential blocks

• Good working knowledge of service charges, budgets, and lease interpretation

• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills

• Organised, proactive, and commercially aware

• Familiarity with property management systems such as Qube, TRAMPS or similar

• TPI qualification or working towards would be advantageous

• Full UK driving licence

What is on Offer

• Salary up to £45,000

• Hybrid working, 2 days office based and 3 days from home

• Well structured and manageable portfolio

• Supportive and experienced team environment

• Long term career development and stability

• A client focused culture with an emphasis on quality over volume