Group Property Manager

• Location: Remote (UK) with required travel
• Salary: £Negotiable
• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a capable and detail-oriented Property Manager to oversee a diverse property estate. This role requires a solid understanding of property management fundamentals, including lease terms, rent reviews, repairing obligations, and estate efficiencies. The successful candidate will report to the National Operations Director and will be involved in day-to-day real estate management, integration of real estate following acquisitions, due diligence during refinancing exercises, and liaising with external legal advisors. This is a hands-on role that includes necessary site visits.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Lease Management: Oversee lease agreements, ensuring compliance with terms including lease duration, break clauses, rent reviews, and repairing obligations.
• Estate Optimisation: Identify synergies and cost-saving opportunities within the property estate.
• Dilapidations: Monitor lease-end obligations and manage negotiations on dilapidation liabilities.
• Legal & Compliance Support: Differentiate between licences and leases, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Property Register Management: Maintain and update the property register to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• External Legal Coordination: Work closely with external solicitors on property-related matters, ensuring timely and cost-effective resolutions. Update the Chief Legal Officer as appropriate.
• Real Estate Integration: Assist in the integration of newly acquired properties into the existing estate.
• Due Diligence: Support due diligence processes during refinancing exercises.
• Site Visits: Conduct property inspections and site visits as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience: Prior experience in property management, ideally in a multi-site commercial setting.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with lease agreements, landlord/tenant obligations, rent reviews, break clauses, and property efficiencies.
• Legal Awareness: Understanding of dilapidations, licences vs. leases, and property-related legal frameworks.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to identify and implement cost-saving initiatives across an estate.
• Communication: Strong ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including legal advisors.
• Flexibility: Ability to travel for site visits when required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Degree or qualification in real estate, property management, or a related field is advantageous but not essential. Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS, IRPM) is desirable.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements with opportunity to work remotely and travel as needed.
• Opportunity to work within a growing and dynamic organisation.

To apply for this Property Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.