Asset & Property Manager (Hybrid) - Local Authority

GUkraine; Margate; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Private healthcare

Generous annual leave

Car allowance

Job summary

Guildford Borough Council is seeking an experienced Asset & Property Manager to handle day-to-day asset management of the operational portfolio in line with legislation and estate-management best practice.

The post holder will negotiate lettings, rent reviews, renewals and related property transactions, and manage service charge accounts while maintaining strong relationships with Council services and contractors.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education in estate management or equivalent.
• Qualified member of RICS (MRICS/FRICS).
• Experience in property management, landlord and tenant, and valuacation.
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• Strong knowledge of legislation and health and safety in asset/property management.
• Good IT skills and ability to adapt to council systems.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and arrange lettings, rent reviews, lease renewals, renewals, dilapidations claims, acquisitions, and disposals.
• Manage and administer service charge accounts and respond to estate queries.
• Coordinate responses with Councillors and other council services.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and best estate management practice.
• Work both collaboratively and independently to meet deadlines.

Skills

Team player

Initiative

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Analytical and problem-solving

Education

Degree in estate management or equivalent

MRICS/FRICS membership

Job description

Guildford Borough Council is seeking an experienced Asset & Property Manager to handle day-to-day asset management of the operational portfolio in line with legislation and estate-management best practice.

The post holder will negotiate lettings, rent reviews, renewals and related property transactions, and manage service charge accounts while maintaining strong relationships with Council services and contractors.