Senior / Manager, Real Estate

Itchyfeet; Channel Islands; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Itchyfeet seeks an experienced Senior Manager to lead the SPV Services team in Jersey. The role is permanent and hybrid, 35 hours/week, Monday to Friday, overseeing complex real estate structures across JER-aimed portfolios with strong client relationships and leadership.

You will mentor teams, drive governance excellence, and manage performance in a dynamic Jersey market, contributing to growth and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• A professional qualification such as ICSA/STEP/ACCA or equivalent.
• Proven experience in fiduciary, corporate, or real estate administration managing complex structures.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance and Jersey/Channel Islands framework.
• Demonstrated leadership developing and motivating teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management with demanding clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of real estate clients in Jersey, ensuring corporate and fiduciary administration meets standards.
• Maintain relationships with clients, intermediaries, and stakeholders through proactive communication.
• Oversee governance deliverables including returns, approvals, resolutions, and recordkeeping.
• Chair or assist with client meetings, agendas, minutes, and administration.
• Serve as technical reference on real estate structures and Jersey regulatory expectations while coaching colleagues.
• Support senior leadership with mentoring, performance management, training, and policy adherence.
• Lead workflow planning within the team, monitor progress and escalate risks.
• Collaborate on client take-on and ongoing reviews with due diligence.
• Contribute to financial management including time recording, quotes, billing.
• Identify business development opportunities within existing client relationships.

Skills

Fiduciary administration

Corporate governance

Real estate administration

Client relationship management

Leadership

Education

ICSA/STEP/ACCA (or equivalent)

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Manager to join the SPV Services team in Jersey. The role offers a permanent, hybrid working arrangement, requiring 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will oversee a portfolio of complex real estate structures, including joint ventures, funds, and long-term asset holding vehicles. This position demands a blend of strong technical expertise in corporate and fiduciary administration as well as Jersey governance requirements, combined with excellent client relationship management and proven people leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing client portfolios with high-value underlying assets across various sectors such as office, retail, hospitality, residential, and development. The chosen candidate will contribute to operational improvements and support the growth objectives of the team in the Jersey market.

Job Duties:

• Manage a portfolio of real estate clients in Jersey, ensuring the delivery of corporate and fiduciary administration services meets internal standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, intermediaries, and key stakeholders through proactive communication.
• Oversee statutory and governance deliverables, including preparation and review of necessary returns, approvals, resolutions, and recordkeeping.
• Chair or assist with client meetings, producing and reviewing agendas, minutes, and associated administration.
• Serve as a technical reference for the team, sharing expertise on real estate structures and Jersey regulatory expectations while coaching colleagues.
• Support senior team leadership with mentoring, performance management, training, and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Manage workflow planning and prioritisation within the team, monitoring progress and escalating any risks or capacity issues.
• Collaborate with colleagues on client take-on and ongoing reviews, ensuring due diligence is performed accurately and promptly.
• Contribute to the financial management of the team, including time recording, fee quotes, and billing processes.
• Identify business development opportunities within existing client relationships.

Job Requirements:

• A relevant professional qualification such as ICSA/STEP/ACCA (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in fiduciary, corporate, or real estate administration, particularly managing complex structures and client portfolios.
• Strong working knowledge of corporate governance and statutory obligations within the Jersey/Channel Islands framework.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, capable of developing and motivating team members at all levels.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence in engaging with demanding clients and intermediaries.
• Strong judgement and problem-solving capabilities to assess options and recommend compliant solutions.

What You’ll Love:

This role offers the chance to play a key part in maintaining and enhancing the jurisdiction’s reputation. Working in a collaborative environment, you will have opportunities to develop your skills in regulatory oversight, policy creation, and risk-based supervision. The organisation values professional growth and offers ample opportunities for training and career development.