Commercial Property Manager

Vico Homes Limited; Castleford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing organization in Castleford is seeking a Commercial Property Manager to oversee a portfolio of commercial properties and lead improvement projects. This permanent role requires a Level 6 qualification and membership in RICS. The successful candidate will exhibit strong leadership and financial awareness. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and a range of benefits, including generous holidays and a strong focus on colleague wellbeing.

Benefits

26 days holiday (rising to 31 after five years)

Generous employer pension contribution

Flexible working options

Lifestyle savings and salary sacrifice schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Support with professional membership fees

Qualifications

• Qualification at Level 6 of the Qualifications and Credit Framework and a member or Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
• Extensive and excellent knowledge in the management of commercial property.
• Effective and demonstrable leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team managing a portfolio of commercial properties.
• Oversee management of allotment portfolio and rental inquiries.
• Provide expert advice to the Executive Team and senior managers.

Skills

Negotiating skills

Leadership qualities

Financial awareness

Knowledge in commercial property management

Education

Level 6 Qualification of the Qualifications and Credit Framework

Member or Fellow of RICS

Job description

Vico Homes is built on the foundations of WDH. We are looking for a Commercial Property Manager to join our Property and Building Safety Team.

A home is more than four walls and a roof. It should be a safe place. A place to start things. A place of opportunities. A place to grow. A place where you feel you belong.

These are the places we provide for today and for the future. This is what marks us out as one of the leading players in the social housing sector. We have over 32,000 homes across the north of England, home to tens of thousands of people. And people are at the centre of what we do.

Our people are approachable and professional. But we’re not afraid to be optimistic and show our passion for what we do to support our customers. We share a common vision, acting confidently to ensure we remain at the forefront of making it happen.

Together, we’re building better futures and vibrant communities.

About the role

As the Commercial Property Manager your manager will be our Head of Workplace and Commercial Property. You will work 37 hours a week on a permanent basis, working flexibly in the Vico Homes operating area based at our Head Office in Castleford.

As the Commercial Property Manager you will be responsible for the development and delivery of a comprehensive commercial land and property service at Vico Homes. We have an exciting investment and upgrade programme to deliver, and this role is key in leading and delivering the improvements for our customers and community.

What you’ll do

You will effectively and proactively lead a team of professionals, managing our portfolio of 117 commercial properties, dealing with leases, renewals, valuations and rent reviews to enable us to let the shops we own.

You will oversee management of our allotment portfolio, manage enquiries in respect of renting, leasing, and purchasing land, and manage a wayleave and encroachment service to protect our land assets from unauthorised work and enclosure.

We have bold ambitions, and your qualities will shine through as you lead and manage our exciting improvement projects, EPC upgrade programme, and disposal projects. Your expertise and knowledge will foster a learning environment, actively developing the team in their professional journey.

You will be a key member of the Property and Building Safety Team, promoting the service across the organisation. You will provide expert advice to the Executive Team and senior managers, while building a positive, working relationship with our legal and compliance teams to ensure we remain compliant in everything we do.

What we’re looking for

• Qualification at Level 6 of the Qualifications and Credit Framework and a member or Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
• The attributes to make a difference and lead the team from the front with confidence.
• Extensive and excellent knowledge in the management of commercial property with effective and demonstrable leadership qualities, helping to protect our assets.
• A sharp pencil for negotiating rent and lease renewals along with possessing the skills to produce professional reports for submission to various Boards.
• Financial awareness with desire and drive to increase revenue and obtain best value from disposals.

For more details on what we’re looking for in this role, please see the Job Description below.

For more information or an informal chat about the role or working for Vico Homes, please contact Gary Lindley, Head of Workplace and Commercial Property on 07966 323253.

Please note: Interviews will take place in the New Year 2026.

Working for Vico Homes

Want to work in a place that values you? Where you’re offered a competitive salary and a great pension? And where you can make a real difference? You’re in the right place!

We have a strong and inclusive culture and we’re always on the lookout for talented and dedicated people to be part of our teams. You spend a lot of your waking hours at work, so we offer a workplace where you can really be yourself, feel valued and access opportunities to progress and develop. We are recognised as a disability confident employer and have the Investors in People accreditation.

Working at Vico Homes brings lots of great benefits, including:

• Holidays - 26 days holiday (rising to 31 after five years' service) and an extra day off on your birthday, plus bank holidays and an Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Pension - generous employer pension contribution
• Flexible working - we’re happy to talk flexible working, including our WorkSmart approach to hybrid working, reduced hours, compressed hours or other flexible working patterns
• Vico Homes Rewards - a fantastic range of lifestyle savings and salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work, home electronics and our car benefit scheme
• Colleague wellbeing - a range of initiatives to support our people including an Employee Assistance Programme, Volunteering Scheme and dedicated Wellbeing Champions
• Colleague development – a range of initiatives to support personal development including training, support with professional membership fees, internal and external qualifications, mentoring and personal coachingli>

How to apply and what happens next

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all.

Please visit our website using the link provided for details of how to apply.

If you have any questions about a career at Vico Homes, you can contact us by email on [e-mail].