Assistant Property Manager

Pertemps Plymouth; Sparkwell; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK seeks an Assistant Property Manager based in Plymouth. This role involves managing retail park operations, ensuring compliance with lease agreements, and supporting property strategy. Ideal candidates should have experience in commercial property management, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and proficiency in IT tools. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with the opportunity for national travel.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Employee discount

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial property management.
• Background in asset management and acquisitions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage retail park operations and first point of contact.
• Handle service charge issues effectively.
• Support rent reviews and lease renewals.

Skills

Commercial property management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

IT proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerBI)

Job description

Overview

Assistant Property Manager - Plymouth (with national travel)

Pertemps, on behalf of our client, are recruiting for an Assistant Property Manager to join their expanding Property Department.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a pivotal role within a fast-paced, ambitious business. Reporting directly to the Head of Property, you'll play a key part in shaping the property strategy, managing a large and varied estate, and supporting the acquisition of new sites.

With nearly 300 large, out-of-town locations across the UK and Ireland, this is a role that offers both challenge and variety. Based in the heart of Devon at the Plymouth Head Office, you'll also enjoy the lifestyle benefits of living and working in one of the UK's most desirable locations.

Responsibilities

• Site Management — Acting as a first point of contact for managing agents on retail parks.
• Handling service charge issues and ensuring value for money.
• Coordinating landlord visits, resolving follow-up actions, and working closely with the Facilities Team.
• Ensuring landlord works are necessary and aligned with lease agreements.
• Lease Matters — Supporting rent reviews, lease renewals, and site acquisitions.
• Liaising with solicitors and agents on licences, alterations, and lease variations.
• Assisting with the identification of new sites for ongoing expansion.
• Other Key Areas — Prioritising property estate expenditure to maximise return on investment.
• Ensuring statutory and commercial obligations are met.
• Supporting a high-profile store roll-out programme across the UK and RoI.

About You

We're looking for someone with proven experience in commercial property management who thrives in a fast-moving environment. You'll bring:

• A background in asset management, acquisitions, disposals, and knowledge of the UK property market.
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to act quickly and decisively.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, confident engaging up to Director level.
• Strong organisational, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Commercial awareness with a customer-focused approach.
• IT proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerBI).

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Employee discount
• Cycle to work scheme

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:45 - 17:30

Location: Plymouth, Devon (with national travel as required)

If you are interested, please APPLY now or contact Chelsea Goodman in the Pertemps Plymouth office