Asset and Property Manager - Operational

The Methodist Church in Britain; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Staff benefits package

LGPS membership

Tax savings childcare

Generous annual leave

Car allowance

Private healthcare option

Job summary

Guildford Borough Council is seeking an experienced Asset & Property Manager to support the Senior Asset & Property Manager across the council's operational portfolio. You will manage day-to-day asset management, including lettings, rent reviews, renewals and service charge accounts.

MRICS or FRICS membership and strong Landlord & Tenant experience are required, along with knowledge of valuation, legislation and health and safety in asset management; experience managing a large property

Qualifications

• Degree-level education in estate management or an equivalent subject
• Qualified MRICS member (MRICS/FRICS)

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and agree new lettings
• Handle rent reviews, lease renewals and lease surrenders
• Manage dilapidations claims
• Answer day-to-day estate management queries
• Manage and administer service charge accounts
• Carry out day-to-day asset management of all operational properties in line with legislation and good estate management practice
• Support the Senior Asset & Property Manager in managing the operational portfolio
• Apply knowledge of Landlord and Tenant advice, valuation, business rates, insurance, planning and development
• Coordinate responses and correspondence with councillors
• Liaise with services to help them meet corporate objectives
• Build and maintain relationships with the team, council services, councillors, tenants and contractors or suppliers
• Take part in a range of projects and day-to-day activities
• Experience of working in a local authority (nice to have)

Skills

Legislation knowledge

Health & safety knowledge

IT skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in estate management

MRICS or FRICS qualification

Tools

Property management software

MS Office

Job description

This role sits in the property and asset management team at Guildford Borough Council, supporting the Senior Asset & Property Manager across the council's operational portfolio. The post holder handles day-to-day asset management, including lettings, rent reviews, lease renewals and surrenders, dilapidations claims and service charge accounts. It is a varied role that involves liaising with councillors, tenants, contractors and other council services. Fit depends on RICS membership (MRICS or FRICS) and commercial property, Landlord and Tenant and valuation experience.

What the job involves

• Negotiate and agree new lettings
• Handle rent reviews, lease renewals and lease surrenders
• Manage dilapidations claims
• Answer day-to-day estate management queries
• Manage and administer service charge accounts
• Carry out day-to-day asset management of all operational properties in line with legislation and good estate management practice
• Support the Senior Asset & Property Manager in managing the operational portfolio
• Apply knowledge of Landlord and Tenant advice, valuation, business rates, insurance, planning and development
• Co-ordinate responses and correspondence with councillors
• Liaise with services to help them meet corporate objectives
• Build and maintain relationships with the team, council services, councillors, tenants and contractors or suppliers
• Take part in a range of projects and day-to-day activities

What’s required

Qualifications

• Degree-level education in estate management or an equivalent subject
• Qualified RICS member (MRICS or FRICS)

Experience

• Property management experience
• Professional Landlord and Tenant experience
• Commercial property management, Landlord and Tenant and valuation experience
• Management of a large property portfolio

Skills & knowledge

• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and health and safety in asset or property management
• Good IT skills and the ability to adapt to council systems and processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management and meeting deadlines
• Highly developed organisational skills, conscientious and attentive to detail

Other

• Strong team player who can work on own initiative
• Willingness and flexibility to take part in projects and day-to-day activities

Nice to have

• Experience of working in a local authority

What’s offered

• Flexible working scheme
• Attractive staff benefits package
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Tax savings on childcare costs
• Generous annual leave
• Essential car allowance
• Option to enter a private healthcare scheme