Assistant Property Manager

Job DescriptionThe Company:We are working with a leading Leisure Operator who focus on providing individual & tailored solutions to maximise the opportunities their diverse estate provides them with. From Listed buildings to modern leisure units, the company pride themselves on providing excellence with the customer and the product at the heart of their business. The company is looking to appoint a Client-Side Assistant Property Manager to their close-knit Property Team. The Assistant Property Manager will play a key role within the Team, with duties including the day to day management and development of the growing UK Estate.The Role:The Assistant Property Manger role will be wide ranging and provide a good base for the right person to develop their property skills and knowledge. To support the Property Director and Head of Projects in the day to day management and development of the company's Property Portfolio, both the operational and non-operational Estate. The company has operational sites around the country ranging in size from 6,000sq ft to over 50,000sq ft plus a large mixed use leisure scheme. The position will be based 1 to 2 days a week in the company’s office in The Midlands, with travel as required around the UK. Key duties will include:Managing the Leasehold Estate, including Business Rates/ Service Charges/ Rent Reviews and liaising with Landlords on any building issuesProvide support to Ops Directors and General Managers where required on property related matterAssisting with relocation sites which will involve researching areas and working with property agents to find suitable opportunitiesManaging the sub-let EstateWorking with retained property agents to lease vacant properties around the countryAssisting with the Asset Management and further development of a large mixed use leisure schemeAssisting the Projects/ Development Team on refurbishment projectsAssisting the Maintenance Manager where 3rd party Landlord or Tenant issues ariseAssisting with Planning matters using external consultantsThe Person:The Assistant Property Manager will have some amount of commercial property experience, ideally in the retail, leisure or hospitality sector. RICS qualification is desirable, however APC support is on offer for someone working towards this. Other desirable attributes include:Good communication skillsAbility to develop relationships with external property agentsAbility to work as part of a small teamMust be able to work under pressure whilst retaining an attention to detailGood negotiation skills and able to build strong relationships internally and externallyProblem-solving skills with the ability to communicate decisions quickly and effectively for the overall business benefitExperience of using Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe, AutoCad experience would be idealThe Reward:On offer to the Assistant Property Manager is a competitive salary and benefits package including a company car or car allowance and annual bonus scheme. This is a leading UK Leisure Operator, the role is within a high-performing and well-regarded property project team. There is a clear route for future progression on offer, along with APC support if required.