Asset and Property Manager - Investment

GUkraine; Margate; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

Guildford Borough Council is seeking an experienced asset manager to lead day-to-day management of its investment portfolio, including industrial, office and retail properties.

You will negotiate lettings, rent reviews and leases, manage service charges, and coordinate with councillors, tenants and contractors while applying robust governance and health & safety standards.

Qualifications

• Education to degree level in estate management or equivalent.
• Qualified member of MRICS/FRICS.
• Experience in property management and Landlord & Tenant matters.
• Strong knowledge of legislation and health and safety in asset management.
• Good IT skills and aptitude for council systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work in a team and on own initiative.
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience in local authority environment is desirable.
• Conscientious and highly organised.

Responsibilities

• Undertake day-to-day asset management of the investment portfolio.
• Negotiate lettings, rent reviews, leases, renewals and dilapidations.
• Manage service charge budgets and reconciliations.
• Coordinate responses with Councillors and tenants.
• Engage with valuation, rates, planning and development as needed.

Skills

Estate management

Landlord & Tenant

Valuation

Health & safety

IT skills

Communication

Time management

Initiative

Team player

Deadline driven

Education

Degree in estate management

MRICS/FRICS member

Tools

MS Office

Asset management systems

Job description

Guildford has a thriving economy which makes it one of the most successful towns and boroughs in the country. To continue this growth, the Council has an ambitious Corporate Plan where property is integral to its successful delivery. We have an exciting opportunity to join a team who are responsible for all aspects of property and asset management, supporting the Senior Asset and Property Manager in the successful management of the Council's investment portfolio.

What you'll do on a typical day:

The postholder will be responsible for undertaking the day-to-day asset management of the Council's investment portfolio comprising industrial, office and retail properties in accordance with legislation and good estate management practice, covering interesting, varied, and high-profile work. You will be responsible for negotiating and agreeing new lettings, rent reviews, lease renewals, lease surrenders and dilapidations claims. You will be responsible for the management and administration of service charge budgets and reconciliations and will be familiar with a variety of surveying disciplines including, but not limited to, valuation, business rates, planning and development.

Skills and experience needed:

You will need willingness and flexibility to participate in a range of projects and day to day activities. The post holder will build and maintain strong relationships with the team, other Council services, Councillors, tenants, and contractors/suppliers. You will have strong liaison with the Services to assist them in meeting their corporate objectives and be able to co-ordinate responses and correspondence with Councillors. You will hold an appropriate qualification and have experience in property management, Landlord & Tenant and valuation. You must be a strong team player whilst being capable of working on your own initiative.

• Education to degree level in estate management or an equivalent subject
• Qualified member of the RICS (MRICS/FRICS)
• Experience in property management, professional Landlord and Tenant and managing a large property portfolio
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and health and safety within asset/property management
• Good IT skills with the ability to adapt to the Council's systems and processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• A team player and able to work independently using your initiative
• Excellent time management and the ability to work to deadlines
• Experience of working within a local authority is desirable but not essential
• Conscientious attitude and attention to detail
• Highly developed organisational skills

What's in it for you?

You will be rewarded with an excellent work life balance including a flexible working scheme, an attractive package of staff benefits, membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme, tax savings on childcare costs, generous annual leave, essential car allowance, and the option to enter into private healthcare.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with job satisfaction in a family friendly environment. Based in our attractive offices by the River Wey in Guildford town centre which is a short walk from the railway station, you can take advantage of everything that Guildford has to offer.