General Manager - The Edge, London, UK

CBRE Group, Inc.; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 50 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a proactive property management leader for a premier site in London Bridge.

The role drives commercial performance, risk management, and customer care across the centre, coordinating with tenants and stakeholders to deliver against asset plans. You will lead a small site team, steward service charges, monitor market conditions, and push initiatives that enhance occupier satisfaction and centre performance.

Qualificações

• Proven track record of developing and effectively managing a team.
• Experience of delivering financial targets.
• Ability to understand and interpret the local market environment and formulate business development plans accordingly.
• Ability to work with a broad spectrum of internal and external contacts.
• Proficient IT skills including Word, Excel and databases; familiarity with CBRE IT applications.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct regular performance reviews with the team and set objectives and development plans.
• Identify and implement plans for team development, succession planning and training.
• Recruit and select employees to meet current and future needs and budgets.
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures across the property.
• Manage the property as a commercial venture in line with asset strategy.
• Develop and implement a business plan and strategic direction.
• Oversee marketing strategies and engage with tenant associations.
• Monitor competition and market conditions and report on changes.
• Draft, control and report service charge budgets and expenditure.

Conhecimentos

People leadership

Financial targets

Market awareness

Stakeholder management

IT literacy

Team development

Tenant relations

MS Office

Ferramentas

MS Office

CBRE systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role:

Optimise the commercial viability and performance of the property through the implementation of quality operational and fiscal management, marketing, customer care and management of risk. Contribute to the asset performance through the implementation of specific objectives and initiatives set out in the asset and business plans.

Role Specific Particulars

The property is an iconic premises located in the London Bridge area. The successful candidate will be part of a site team of 2 and will be an essential asset to the property, colleagues, clients and occupiers.

What You’ll Do:

People

• Conduct regular performance reviews with the team, to include setting and reviewing of objectives and development plans. Where relevant, ensure performance management process is implemented in a timely manner.


• Identify and implement plans to ensure the development of the team, including succession planning and training activities.


• Recruit and select employees to ensure that the team structure and capability meets current and future needs and the achievement of budget and business plan targets.


• Ensure adherence to policies, processes and procedures across the property.

Commerciality

• Manage and operate the property as a commercial business venture in accordance with the agreed Asset strategy.


• Create and implement a business plan and strategic direction in line with the Clients’ overall business objectives.


• To develop and maintain a positive image of the building in its location, ensuring that it has an image to match the Asset Management Strategy.


• Implement and support where necessary agreed Brand values.


• To implement and develop a premier properties approach to the management of the property.


• To implement recommendations from customer feedback provided through the premier properties annual customer survey.


• Explore opportunities to enable the Centre to provide superior service to occupiers’ e.g. consistent and visible level of occupier liaison.


• Explore and generate new business opportunities/channels within the market place to ensure an increase in the commercial performance of the property.


• Maintain an up to date knowledge and awareness of market practices and legislation affecting centre management, adopting a proactive approach to changing market conditions.


• Ensure surveying colleagues are appraised of requests for tenant alternations, approving as appropriate, tenant applications for minor alterations and ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with the consent granted.


• Oversee the delivery of an agreed marketing strategy and liaising with the tenants/merchants associations as required.


• Regularly monitor and report on competition activity within the catchment area affecting the Centre including reviewing any significant planning applications submitted to the local planning authority.


• Encourage maximum positive local press and media coverage through the management of good press relations and acting as the local spokesperson, as required.


• Participate in and influence local community matters for the benefit of the Centre through local chambers of trade and other relevant bodies.


• Inform surveying colleagues of any matters regarding the local/regional economy, transportation and planning issues that may affect the Centre.


• To be responsible for the drafting, control and reporting of service charge budget and expenditure for the site(s) in accordance with the agreed KPIs and RICS Service Charge Code.

Compliance

• To tender and place contracts for services relating to the site(s) and manage appointed contracts against agreed KPI’s. Ensure procurement is carried out in line with company policy.


• To monitor all activities relating to the site(s), reporting and taking action as appropriate.


• Conduct regular inspections of the building fabric and take appropriate action when required.


• To work with key stakeholders and external consultants in ensuring a maintenance and repair programme is in place.


• To compile and maintain records relating to the site(s); e.g. asset register, plans, plant testing, etc., taking any action which may be required.


• To be responsible for Health and Safety compliance on site, and the maintenance of records and the Meridian system.


• To be responsible for Environmental management on site, in compliance with CBREMS/client policies.


• Be aware of, and ensure compliance with, CBRE’s Sustainability standards and set and implement an appropriate strategy for the Centre for environmental and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) obligations.


• Maintain and review as necessary, the Centre Disaster Recovery and Major Incident Management Plan, ensuring occupiers and team are fully briefed on evacuation and emergency procedures and, in the event of a major incident occurring, to comply with relevant internal procedures.


• To liaise with local authorities as appropriate.

Quality Control

• To nurture and develop an effective working relationship with the tenants and ensure operational queries raised by them are dealt with efficiently.


• To chair where relevant tenant meetings, and to participate accordingly, both individual and group.


• To proactively manage risk and deal with insurance issues on site.


• To ensure the property achieves the KPIs set by the client, in conjunction with other stakeholders.


• To manage major work programmes on site, acting as the liaison point for all parties involved.


• To produce regular reports to operational team as required.


• Develop and foster a “partnership” approach and maintain regular liaison with occupiers, both formally and informally, through tenant/merchant association meetings in order to drive sales, optimise performance and ensure feedback on tenant performance is provided.


• Ensure occupier welcome packs and guides are produced, maintained and distributed as appropriate. This should include shopfitting and fit out design, operational issues and centre rules and regulations to all new occupiers, assignees, sub-lessees etc.


• To liaise with local authorities as appropriate


• Through the provision of high standards of customer facilities, services and bespoke initiatives promote customer loyalty by exceeding customer expectation, encourage repeat visits and increase customer dwell time and spend.

Other

• Any other duties as directed by your Line Manager.
  

What You’ll Need:

• Proven track record of developing and effectively managing a team.


• Experience of delivering financial targets.


• Proven ability to understand and interpret the local market environment and formulate business development plans accordingly.


• Ability to work with a broad spectrum of internal and external contacts.


• Proven track record in large property, Centre or Retail Management or a service driven environment.


• IOSH (NEBOSH, preferred).


• Up to date knowledge of legislation relating to property management.


• Able to build and maintain client relationships as well as other parts of the wider team.


• Understand the client’s investment objectives.


• Able to build and maintain tenant/customer relationships.


• Able to build and maintain supplier relationships.


• Apply the principles of service charge management to ensure compliance with all regulatory and procedural requirements.


• Be able to specify services, tender contracts and select service providers.


• Know and be able to apply legislation and policies relating to Health and Safety.


• Know and be able to apply legislation and policies relating to Environmental protection.


• Understand insurance relating to buildings and the FSA regulations.


• Understand the law relating to TUPE.


• Understand and apply all procedures relating to work activities.


• Able to use IT software such as Word, Excel, and databases, Understand and use industry/CBRE specific IT applications.


• Able to delegate, supervise and develop junior team members.


• Able to work as part of a team, supporting other team members and recognising the work of others.


• Analytical Thinking


• Commercial Awareness


• Concern for Impact


• Customer Focused


• Decision Making


• Motivating Others


• People Development


• Planning and Organising


• Results Focused


• Team Working

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

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