Senior / Manager, Real Estate

Itchy Feet; Jersey Marine; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Itchy Feet in Jersey is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead the SPV Services team. The role is permanent and hybrid, requiring 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with oversight of complex real estate structures including joint ventures, funds and asset holding vehicles.

You will drive governance excellence and client relationships across high-value portfolios. Expect leadership responsibilities, mentoring, and collaboration to improve operations and support growth in the Jersey

Qualifications

• Qualified in ICSA/STEP/ACCA or equivalent.
• Proven fiduciary, corporate or real estate administration experience.
• Strong governance knowledge within Jersey/Channel Islands frameworks.
• Proven leadership and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of real estate clients in Jersey, ensuring fiduciary and corporate services meet standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, intermediaries and key stakeholders through proactive communication.
• Oversee governance deliverables including returns, approvals, resolutions and recordkeeping.
• Chair or assist client meetings, prepare agendas and minutes.
• Be a technical reference on structures and Jersey regulatory expectations; coach colleagues.
• Support senior leadership with mentoring, performance management and training.
• Plan workflows, monitor progress and escalate risks or capacity issues.
• Collaborate on client take-on and ongoing reviews with due diligence.
• Contribute to financial management, including time recording, fee quotes and billing.
• Identify business development opportunities within existing relationships.

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.