Head of Property Management

Salary: £48,000 – £72,000 per year

Our client is looking for a Head of Property Management to join them. Our client is a multi-business group operating in Food Retail, Childcare, Travel, Post Office, Pharmacy and Utilities, meaning you will get a breadth of multi-sector experience in a complex and fast-moving organisation.

As a Head of Property Management you will be responsible for:

• Ensure that the trading and non-trading estate is managed in an efficient and financially viable manner to reduce expense and to maximise the trading opportunities.
• Ensure that void properties are kept to an absolute minimum, thereby maximising the income potential for the company.
• Ensure that rent reviews and lease renewals are managed efficiently and in a financially viable manner to reduce society overheads wherever possible.
• Be responsible for the preparation and delivery of the Property Management budget and cost centre.
• Produce board and executive reports as and when required to a high standard.
• Work with the Acquisitions and Disposal team along with our legal advisors when required.
• Work with external consultants in all aspects of property management.
• Ideally have experience of selecting, integrating and managing an in-house Property Management System
• Manage the society’s dilapidation requirements in a cost effective manner.
• Manage the society’s rating liability in an efficient and cost effective manner.
• Manage and monitor external agents to obtain value for money.
• Ensure monthly reporting data is submitted and followed up where required.
• Provide accurate & timely responses to internal and external customers to agreed SLA’s
• Have extensive knowledge of property law and planning requirements in order to assist them in daily tasks and requirements.
• Have the ability to assess Landlords and Tenants requirements resulting in a course of action where necessary.
• Manage timescales to meet targets and satisfy our internal and external customers and deliver on budget.
• Act as an arbitrator in disputes.

About You:

To be a successful candidate for this role you will need:

• Experience within a similar role

• Experience working in the property industry
• Demonstrable budgeting experience
• Effective influencing skills
• Strong leadership skills

This is a 6 month contract.