Property Manager

Dyson Farming is a family-owned business, with a vision to benefit future generations through a commitment to commercially viable and environmentally sustainable food production at scale. We strive to be industry leaders in efficient, carbon-neutral, high-technology agriculture, employing highly skilled, pioneering people and supported by research and development in an ever-closer partnership with our sister company, Dyson. We see the future of agriculture as an exciting opportunity to improve the nation’s food security, health, and economic growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of the management of tenants including sourcing suitable tenants and ensuring referencing and right to rent checks are completed.
• Ensuring a smooth handover of property to new tenants and a smooth end of tenancy process.
• Property inspections in Oxfordshire & Gloucestershire.
• Dealing with FBTs, Leases, ASTs, Cropping Licenses & Grazing licenses and other 3rd party arrangements (Landlord and Tenant matters).
• Planning applications for development and estate matters.
• Assisting in development and delivery of the leisure offerings across the estate.
• Overseeing smaller development projects, reporting into the Renovation and Development Manager.
• General estate management matters under the direction of the Head of Property.
• Assisting with the implementation of Woodland Management Plans.
• Scheduling, coordinating and supervising the daily activities of internal and external site operatives, including collation of the necessary paperwork.
• Organising and planning the day-to-day operations of the housekeeping team.
• Statutory compliance & Audit - including but not limited to EICR testing, boiler and aga testing (gas and oil), smoke / CO2 alarms, tree surveys etc. Ensuring Landlords' statutory obligations are met across the Estate.
• Maintaining accurate records on Key Property Management in relation to all Lettings. Implementing, monitoring and reviewing compliance of DFL or 3rd parties in relation to the CDM Regulations.
• Ensuring Health and Safety compliance and best practice is implemented in all areas of the business.
• Customer focus/point of contact for leisure guests.
• Input into annual budgeting and monthly reporting.
• Ownership of management accounts.

Person Specification

• Qualification requirements – MRICS / FAAV.
• 2 - 3 years in a similar position.
• Demonstrate a proactive attitude and commitment to health and safety.
• Computer literate in all MS Office programs, particularly MS Excel.
• Ability to deal with wide-ranging challenges and responsibilities with diplomacy and patience.
• Ability to quickly build strong working relationships at all levels of the business.
• Professional manner and confident communicator.
• Proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Willing to take responsibility and ownership for tasks.
• Ability to work autonomously when required, alongside effective teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Travel to our Gloucestershire site will also be required.

Benefits

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Charitable Giving via payroll (Give as You Earn).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free annual flu jab.
• Free eye test.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to product discounts.
• Organised social events.
• Free parking.