Details:
- Salary: £21.98 - 28.66 - Hour
- Location: EC1M Farringdon Greater London
- Date: 1 month ago
Description:
Senior Leasehold Manager
Location: Farringdon, Croydon, or Sittingbourne (Hybrid)
Contract: 3-month rolling contract (potential extension)
Recruiter: Aatom Recruitment (on behalf of a Local Authority)
About the Role
Aatom Recruitment is seeking a Senior Leasehold Manager to join a local authority client. Reporting to the Head of Property Management, you will lead on leasehold strategy, compliance, and complex casework across a residential portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide expert oversight on leasehold management, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice
* Lead on complex legal matters including First-tier Tribunal cases, service charge disputes, and lease variations
* Interpret lease terms relating to service charges, repairs, and landlord/tenant obligations
* Manage Section 20 consultations and ensure service charge compliance
* Oversee RTM claims and support enfranchisement processes
* Manage and review tribunal submissions and evidential documentation
* Monitor managing agent performance and ensure adherence to RICS standards
* Support compliance with the Building Safety Act and related requirements
* Lead and support a team of leasehold professionals
* Provide advice, risk analysis, and reporting to senior stakeholders
Skills and Experience
* Strong knowledge of UK leasehold law, case law, and tribunal processes
* Proven experience managing complex leasehold portfolios and disputes
* Experience with service charges, RTM, and enfranchisement
* Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills
* Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure
* Proficiency in MS Office and property management systems
Qualifications
* Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
* GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
* Full UK driving licence or ability to travel
Desirable:
Professional membership (TPI or RICS), knowledge of building safety legislation, and experience with MRI (Orchard)
Why Apply?
* Hybrid working flexibility
* Opportunity to lead on complex, high-profile leasehold matters
* Potential contract extension