Senior Leasehold Manager

Aatom Recruitment

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
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