Commercial Property Manager

Adecco; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is recruiting for an experienced Interim Commercial Property Manager to oversee the management of a diverse commercial property portfolio in Barking. The role requires significant experience in property management, understanding landlord and tenant law, and excellent financial skills. The position offers £500 per day for a 6-month contract with responsibilities including overseeing property inspections, monitoring rent collections, and supporting budget management.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing diverse commercial property portfolios.
• Strong understanding of landlord & tenant law, leasing, and compliance.
• Excellent financial, analytical, and budget management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the Council's commercial property portfolio.
• Carry out property inspections to assess condition and value.
• Monitor rent collection and property management.

Skills

Managing diverse commercial property portfolios

Understanding of landlord & tenant law

Financial and analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Interim Commercial Property Manager

Location: Barking Town Hall

Contract: 6 Months, Temporary

Hours: 35 per week, Monday - Friday

Rate: £500 per day (Umbrella)

About the Role

Adecco are recruiting for an experienced Interim Commercial Property Manager to join the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham. This role will provide commercial property expertise to maximise the Council's property investment portfolio and support the delivery of a new strategic asset management structure and programme.

The portfolio covers retail, leisure, office, industrial, and ancillary residential assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the Council's commercial property portfolio.
• Carry out property inspections to assess condition and value.
• Monitor rent collection and property management, ensuring income targets are achieved.
• Manage leasing and Landlord & Tenant activity, working with third-party advisors.
• Develop a lease event management programme for renewals, expiries, and new lettings.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and professional standards.
• Identify service, data, and system gaps, providing expert guidance.
• Maximise occupancy, value for money, and financial efficiency.
• Support budget management and income forecasting.
• Produce detailed reports and financial analysis for stakeholders.
• Contribute to new asset management structures and long-term plans.
• Collaborate with Council subsidiaries to deliver strategic property objectives.
• Represent the Council internally and externally as a subject matter expert.
• Provide direction and leadership to staff to achieve agreed outcomes.

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience managing diverse commercial property portfolios.
• Strong understanding of landlord & tenant law, leasing, and compliance.
• Excellent financial, analytical, and budget management skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
• Proactive, solutions-driven mindset with the ability to deliver improvements

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.