Commercial Property Manager

Hays Property & Surveying; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Housing Association in London is seeking a Commercial Property Manager to oversee high-performing property management services. The role involves team leadership, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring compliance with property legislation. Competitive benefits include flexible working, generous pension, and employee assistance services.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave and flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Confidential employee assistance services

Health cash plan

Staff discounts at retailers, gyms, restaurants

Interest-free loans for season tickets and training

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance at 4x salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing commercial property operations.
• Good understanding of commercial property legislation and transactions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of a compliant, high-performing commercial property management service.
• Lead and develop a team, manage stakeholder relationships.
• Report on business performance and align activities with strategic goals.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Negotiation

Project Management

Customer Service

Education

MRICS Accreditation

Job description

Your new company
This Housing Association is one of London's leading housing providers, dedicated to creating vibrant, sustainable communities where residents can thrive.

Your new role
You will oversee the delivery of a compliant, high-performing commercial property management service, focusing on financial and service KPIs, portfolio maximisation, and value for money. Your responsibilities include leading and developing a team, managing stakeholder relationships, and handling rent, service charges, lettings, and lease events. You will report on business performance and align activities with strategic goals.

You will lead the team in letting and selling commercial units, develop strategies that balance commercial and residential needs, and ensure high standards in property management, compliance, and financial performance. Your role involves overseeing building works, tenant fit-outs, void management, supporting budget planning, and long-term strategy development. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimise portfolio returns and drive strategic decisions.

What you'll need to succeed
Proven experience in managing commercial property operations, excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and a good understanding of commercial property legislation and transactions are essential. You should have a track record in customer service, project management, budgeting, and business improvement. Familiarity with development, lettings, and sales processes is required, along with negotiation skills and external partnership management. MRICS accreditation (or working towards it) is desirable.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive annual leave and flexible working options (qualifying period may apply)
• Generous pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply)
• Confidential employee assistance services
• Health cash plan
• Staff discounts at retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, insurance, and more
• Interest-free loans for season tickets, deposits, and training
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life assurance at 4x salary

What you need to do now

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