Commercial Property Manager

Your New Organisation

My client operates as one of the UK's largest news wholesalers, with 35 distribution centres and 50 leases. This opportunity has been created to bring the property function back in-house after the organisation has chosen to focus on growth. This role has the potential to grow the department alongside the organisation and develop into a more senior position. If you are interested, do not hesitate to apply. This role is new, and a candidate will be allowed the time to develop their skills and define their own progression to suit the business. Their commitment to inclusion and diversity fosters an authentic workplace culture that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and orientations.

Your New Role

As a Property Manager, you will oversee my client's property portfolio, which includes approximately 50 units and leases. Your responsibilities encompass,collaborating with stakeholders to ensure smooth transactions and settlements. Develop relationships to ensure being considered for acquiring units of the correct size for the organisation. Provide expert recommendations to enhance property management practices. Conduct thorough reviews of rents, rates, service charges, and other occupational costs as well as identifying opportunities for cost mitigation.Foster positive relationships between our business, landlords, tenants, and managing agents. Uphold estate management principles for seamless business operations.Portfolio Management

Day-to-day management of the property portfolio.
Undertake rent reviews and lease renewals aligned with our business strategy.
Manage assignments and landlord consents.
Optimise subletting of vacant units.
Monitor tenant compliance with lease terms and repair obligations.
Coordinate inspections for management, lease, and statutory purposes, including repairs and dilapidations.What You'll Need to Be Successful

Robust understanding of property management, lease management, and commercial leases.
Experience collaborating with solicitors to finalise heads of terms, leases, licences to alter, and other legal documentation. Have the proven ability to grasp financial performance metrics and budgeting procedures effectively. Exceptional ability to proactively prioritise tasks and meet business demands. Autonomously manage tasks while providing regular communication updates to stakeholders. Relevant degree or qualification related to either Estates Surveying or Building Surveying. You will need to be an effective communicator and have the skills to extend across departments, contractors, and landlords within our business. Holding a professional membership is preferred to either an associate Member (AssocRICS) or working towards Chartered status (MRICS).What You'll Get in Return

Competitive Compensation:
Salary ranges from £42,000 to £54,000 per annum.
Car allowance of £5,688.
Company bonuses.
4x salary life assurance.
5% match pension.
Health and Well-being:
Company-funded Health Cash Plan (covering dental, optical, and physiotherapy costs).
Private medical insurance.
Colleague Assistance Programme.
24/7 E-Learning modules.
Work-Life Balance:
25 days holiday plus a holiday buying scheme.
Sharesave Scheme.
Cycle-to-work schemes.
Health cash plan.

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