Lease Advisory Manager

NHS Property Services Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS property management organization based in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a Lease Advisory Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will manage lease events, ensure risk mitigation, and collaborate with finance colleagues for budget management. Candidates should have a good understanding of landlord and tenant law, experience in commercial negotiations, and a passion for data accuracy. The role offers a starting salary of £33,000 plus bonuses, contributing to a better NHS estate.

Benefits

Salary including car allowance

Up to 10% bonus

Support for charity partners

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of landlord and tenant law, lease interpretation.
• Experience in commercial negotiation for rent reviews and lease renewals.
• Track record of driving efficiency in a customer-focused business.

Responsibilities

• Support management of head lease and sub‑lease events.
• Collaborate with finance to manage budgets.
• Report on productivity and KPIs.

Skills

Understanding of landlord and tenant law

Commercial negotiation experience

Clear communication skills

Ability to manage budgets

Experience in data accuracy

Education

Desirable qualifications include MRICS

Experience in a public sector or healthcare setting

Tools

Horizon property database systems

Job description

Lease Advisory Manager – Role

NHS Property Services enables excellent patient care by acting as a trusted property advisor to the NHS by providing the best estate solutions. We manage 2,700 properties with 6,300 customers across England, which accounts for approximately 10% of the total NHS estate. The Lease Advisory Team is expanding, and you will support the management of a portfolio of head lease and sub‑lease event activity. You will manage individual lease events independently or under the supervision of senior colleagues, protecting business operations in core leasehold sites through the effective management of lease events and ensuring that all lease events are managed in an effective and timely manner.

This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract with a salary on offer from £33,000 including car allowance and up to 10% bonus.

What you will do

• Work with senior colleagues to ensure all options are considered when concluding lease event negotiations to minimise risk and maximise opportunities.
• Collaborate with property management and finance colleagues to ensure lease events are properly budgeted for and manage to these budgets.
• Manage and support transactions and seek the requisite internal approvals.
• Provide reporting on productivity and other KPIs.
• Assist with ensuring data accuracy in relation to lease event and property information.
• Spot opportunities to improve processes and practices.
• Implement technical and professional skills and knowledge to deliver effective service delivery to internal and external customers at agreed performance levels.
• Manage budgets in line with forecast where appropriate.

Who you are

• You have a broad understanding of landlord and tenant law, lease interpretation and strategic asset management.
• You can apply valuation principles to the management of leasehold events.
• You have commercial negotiation experience in rent reviews, break options and lease renewals.
• You have experience inspecting and measuring premises in accordance with RICS best practice.
• You are a clear and effective communicator, able to report recommendations to the business and secure internal approvals.
• You have a passion for data accuracy; you are enthusiastic and determined.
• You have a track record of driving improvements to enable efficiency in a busy, customer‑focused business.
• Desirable qualifications include MRICS or being well progressed on the APC pathway, experience in a public sector or healthcare setting, and a record of success in a professional area.
• Experience with the Horizon property database systems is an asset.

Benefits

Our organisation has a purpose: we are passionate about giving back. We support charity partners, encourage volunteering, and are committed to creating a sustainable working environment, pledging to become net zero carbon by 2050. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.