Estate Management Assistant

Michael Page; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

Health benefits

Expenses covered as needed for the job

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a junior property role to support asset management, site sourcing and acquisitions, compliance and estate operations across a growing UK care and education property portfolio.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years' property, real estate or facilities management experience, is highly organised and commercially minded, and eager to embrace technology and AI as part of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial business.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' property, real estate or facilities management experience.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Good communication with tenants, contractors and team members.
• Willingness to adopt new systems and technology including AI.

Responsibilities

• Site Sourcing & Acquisitions: Research acquisition opportunities and development sites; review planning history and local market data; support investment decisions; assist with off-market opportunities and vendor engagement.
• Asset & Estate Management: Support management of a UK-wide portfolio; assist with tenant liaison and estate management; monitor compliance and property inspections; maintain property records.
• Business Development Support: Identify new operators, tenants and property opportunities; manage stakeholder relationships; prepare reports and management information.
• Administration & Analysis: Provide admin support; maintain databases; prepare management reports; support process improvements and AI-led research initiatives.

Skills

Property experience

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Eagerness to learn

Tech-savvy AI awareness

Tools

Record-keeping software

Job description

This is a broad, junior property role supporting asset management, site sourcing/acquisitions, compliance and estate operations across a growing UK care and education property portfolio, offering exposure to the full property lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years' property, real estate or facilities management experience, be highly organised and commercially minded, and be eager to embrace technology and AI as part of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial business.

Client Details

A specialist property investor, developer and asset manager focused on the UK care and education sectors. The business is currently expanding and offers employees the opportunity to join an entrepreneurial environment with strong growth and progression potential.

Description

Site Sourcing & Acquisitions

• Research potential acquisition opportunities and development sites.
• Review planning history, local market data and demographic trends.
• Carry out site viability assessments and support investment decision‑making.
• Assist with off‑market opportunities and vendor engagement.
• Analyse local demand and identify areas suitable for future acquisitions.

Asset & Estate Management

• Support the management of a UK-wide portfolio of properties.
• Assist with tenant liaison and day-to-day estate management activities.
• Support compliance monitoring and property inspections.
• Help maintain accurate property records and portfolio data.

Business Development Support

• Assist with identifying new operators, tenants and property opportunities.
• Support relationship management with key stakeholders and external partners.
• Help prepare reports, presentations and management information.
• Contribute to growth initiatives and strategic projects across the business.

Administration & Analysis

• Provide administrative support across the team.
• Maintain databases, property records and reporting systems.
• Prepare management reports and portfolio updates.
• Support process improvements and the implementation of new systems and technology.
• Assist with AI‑led research initiatives to improve site sourcing and planning analysis.

Profile

• Experience in property or estate management roles.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Good communication skills for liaising with tenants, contractors, and team members.
• Ability to be proactive, commercially‑minded and eagerness to learn.
• Proficiency in using relevant software tools for record‑keeping and reporting.

Job Offer

Salary between £40,000 and £45,000, dependent on the level of experience.

• Discretionary bonus.
• Expenses covered as needed for the role.
• Pension scheme.
• Health benefits.