Asset Manager (12 month FTC)

Bruntwood; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Volunteer time

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance

Pension up to 8%

Discounts & cashback

Job summary

Bruntwood Places is seeking an Asset Manager on a 12-month fixed term contract to support the strategic asset management of its Commercial Portfolio in Manchester. You will work closely with the Head Of Asset Management and cross-functional teams to fulfill objectives and act as an internal client across disciplines.

We’re looking for experience in the commercial property market, especially in asset management and refurbishments, with a proactive mindset to build relationships, drive value, and

Qualifications

• Experience in the commercial property market within Asset Management.
• Proactive approach to developing collaborative relationships with teams and external stakeholders.
• Creative thinker focused on adding value and proactive project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Own each property's asset plan and strategy to achieve capital returns.
• Identify and appraise new value-add retail opportunities.
• Utilise workflow and approvals with Salesforce.
• Update customer data overview (Datatape & SF).
• Assist with lease events, rent reviews and renewals.
• Collaborate with Finance on budgeting and forecasting.
• Support delivery of projects within the project plan.
• Work with Development and B&C to deliver refurbishments on schedule.
• Ensure data and records for each building are accurate.
• Oversee and optimise car parking strategy and reporting.

Skills

Commercial Property

Asset Management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Our journey began in 1976 with a single workspace in Manchester. Nearly 50 years on, Bruntwood has grown into a group with a broad ambition: to create thriving towns and cities.

Bruntwood Places is the next chapter in that story, the part of our business focused on regional workspaces and regeneration. Workspace remains at the heart of what we do, providing flexible, future-ready environments that help businesses grow.

But Bruntwood Places goes further. We create destinations that matter, places that support enterprise, spark connection and reflect the character of the communities they serve. From workspace and retail to leisure and culture, we invest in our regions to help local economies thrive, enabling businesses to grow, attract talent and succeed for the long term.

Some examples of our varied portfolio include: Foundation, Landmark House, Abney Hall, Stamford Quarter, Stretford town centre - all summarised in this video: Bruntwood

Job purpose:

We’re looking for an Asset Manager on a 12 month fixed term contract to work closely with the Head Of Asset Management, you will support the strategic asset management of the Commercial Portfolio. Working with internal cross-functional teams to fulfil the Commercial objectives, acting as the internal 'client' collaborating with various disciplines.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in the commercial property market within Asset Management, ideally within commercial office space, and even more ideal within refurbishments
• You’ll have a proactive approach to developing collaborative relationships across inter-departmental teams as well as external stakeholders
• A creative thinker, who continually looks for ways to add value and take a proactive approach to project management
• A driving force within the business ensuring that we deliver our business plan on time and other teams are being held to account.
• You’ll enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplined team, balancing priorities to maximise positive outcomes

What you’ll be doing:

• Take ownership of ensuring each Property within the portfolio has a clear Asset plan and strategy to achieve required capital returns.
• Assist in identifying, researching, and appraising new value-add retail opportunities.
• Workflow and Approval Management utilising Salesforce.
• Manage and update customer data overview (Datatape & SF).
• Assist with lease events, including rent reviews and renewals.
• Worth closely with Finance on business planning and forecasting, including appraising projects to ensure Commercial viability
• Support the delivery of projects within the project plan, collaborating with the Commercial and Commercial Account Management teams.
• Working closely with the Development and B&C team to deliver Projects and Suite refurbishments, in a line with target timelines.
• Responsibility for ensuring the data and records for each building are accurate.
• Oversee and optimise car parking strategy and manage reporting.

On our careers page you’ll find our benefits calculator, where you can select what benefits you’d use to calculate the savings you’d make. However here's a quick overview of our core benefits.

• 28 days holiday plus you get your Birthday off work - and if that’s not enough you can also buy & sell holidays too
• 24 hours a year volunteer time - there are endless opportunities for you to get involved in supporting the causes that matter most to you
• Healthcare cash plan for all colleagues, so you can claim back medical expenses like optical, dentist & physiotherapy.
• Life assurance cover for all colleagues
• Up to 8% matched pension scheme
• Discounts & cashback at leading retailers

In addition to what to expect within the role and your benefits, it’s good to know that you’ll be working for a business that gives back - The Oglesby Charitable Trust has donated almost £40m since it started out in 2001. Supporting charities across Arts and Culture, Education, Environment, Medical Research and Social & Health Inequality.