Public Sector Asset & Property Manager

Guildford Borough Council; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Guildford Borough Council is seeking an Asset and Property Manager - Operational to oversee lettings, rent reviews, renewals and dilapidations while managing service charge accounts for a large portfolio. You will liaise with tenants, contractors and Council services, ensuring compliance with legislation and health & safety standards.

The role requires MRICS/FRICS, degree-level estate management, and strong IT and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Education to degree level in estate management or an equivalent subject.
• Qualified member of the RICS (MRICS/FRICS).
• Experience in property management, professional Landlord and Tenant and managing a large property portfolio.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and health and safety within asset/property management.
• Good IT skills with the ability to adapt to the Council’s systems and processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A team player and able to work independently using your initiative.
• Excellent time management and the ability to work to deadlines.
• Experience of working within a local authority is desirable but not essential.
• Conscientious attitude and attention to detail.
• Highly developed organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and agree new lettings, rent reviews, lease renewals, lease surrenders and dilapidations.
• Manage day-to-day estate management queries and administer service charge accounts.
• Provide Landlord & Tenant lease advisory, valuation, business rates, insurance, planning and development input.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants, contractors and Council services.
• Coordinate responses and correspondence with Councillors.
• Support achievement of corporate objectives and cost-effective service delivery.

Skills

Property management

Landlord & Tenant

Analytical thinking

Time management

Team player

Problem solving

IT skills

Education

Degree in estate management

MRICS/FRICS

Job description

Guildford Borough Council is seeking an Asset and Property Manager - Operational to oversee lettings, rent reviews, renewals and dilapidations while managing service charge accounts for a large portfolio. You will liaise with tenants, contractors and Council services, ensuring compliance with legislation and health & safety standards.

The role requires MRICS/FRICS, degree-level estate management, and strong IT and communication skills.