Senior Leasehold Manager

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