Estate Manager

About the role:

As an Estates Manager, you will be responsible for managing a property portfolio which encompasses both operational and investment property, within a defined geographical region or portfolio. In this challenging but rewarding role you will be integral to the success of our Property Management strategy and our brand, with the aim of protecting and enhancing trading profitability, minimising ownership and occupational liability and maximising revenue and capital value from the property portfolio.

• Provide a first-class service in managing the Society’s property portfolio within a defined geographical area / portfolio to agreed targets / KPIs and service levels.
•  To manage the property ‘life- cycle’ with key areas including; proactive estate management, surrenders, management of external consultants, dealing with property management queries, debt management, dilapidations, service charge, rates, reinstatement valuations and insurance.
• Develop strong collaborative working relationships across all external key stakeholders, constantly seeking to deliver best results against KPIs.
• Ensuring Health & Safety and legal compliance across the investment estate including vacant properties.
• Organising and leading regular portfolio reviews with the trading businesses, advising on estate management activity and agreeing next steps and escalation of material risk within ample time.
• Input into periodic P&L accounts reviews and budgeting processes.
• Have a detailed understanding of the commercial legal framework including Landlord and Tenant 1954 Act, legal requirements around H&S and  compliance and a sound knowledge of planning and property law (including Litigation) requirements to assist in daily tasks and requirements.
• Maintain effective and accurate property records and information.
• To manage and rigorously control all occupational costs.
• Occasionally situations may arise where other duties or tasks may be required as reasonably requested by the Society.

Who are we looking for?

Desired Qualifications

• Ideally RICS accredited or have a related property qualification.

Essential Experience

• Previous Property / Estate Management experience.
• An excellent understanding of commercial landlord & tenant matters with a strong commercial awareness.
• Demonstrable experience of leading negotiations with strong contract manager skills
• Strong communication with stakeholders within the trading business and Property Leadership Team.
• Ability to multitask and juggle conflicting priorities under tight timescales.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to influence key stakeholders, both internal and external
• Responsive with an ability to prioritise based on risk and workload

What can we offer you?

• Employee Discounts – Save up to 60% off Childcare, 20% off your Food Shop and 15% off your next Holiday
• 30 Days Annual Leave - Rising with service up to a maximum of 37 days
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes – Benefit from our Stream App and our partnership with Grocery Aid for financial and mental health support
• Full Training and Accredited Development Plans 
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Family leave and more!

Apply today! If you would like more information, please email our team at [email protected]

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