Assistant Property Manager – Field-Based Estate & Leases

Howdens; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Howdens is recruiting two Assistant Property Managers to join our Trade Property team. One role covers the Northwest around Liverpool and Manchester, the other the Midlands around Northamptonshire. You’ll support day-to-day management of a large depot portfolio, liaising with landlords, tenants and third parties to optimise property commitments and costs. A field-based role with UK travel is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in property, estate management or commercial property is required.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with external partners.
• Solid understanding of property legislation.
• Excellent administrative, organisational and data management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective day-to-day estate management and support.
• Liaise with landlords, managing agents, tenants, solicitors, surveyors and third parties to minimise outgoings and optimise estate management.
• Act as liaison between landlords and the Trade Division, supporting the business on technical, legal and estate management matters.
• Handle licences for alterations to leasehold documents to ensure lease compliance.
• Monitor service charges for Howdens Joinery to minimise liabilities.
• Investigate property Rating Valuations to protect business rates liabilities.
• Assist with disposal of surplus Trade property to minimise costs.
• Maintain database records with accurate management information.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Problem solving

Job description

Howdens is recruiting two Assistant Property Managers to join our Trade Property team. One role covers the Northwest around Liverpool and Manchester, the other the Midlands around Northamptonshire. You’ll support day-to-day management of a large depot portfolio, liaising with landlords, tenants and third parties to optimise property commitments and costs. A field-based role with UK travel is essential.