Estates / Property Manager

The Client:
My client has a long and illustrious history within the licensed leisure and hospitality industry. They have a significant free hold property portfolio and some exceptional sites within Central London and the South together with a number of residential and commercial unlicensed properties.

Due to a team member Retiring they require a Property Manager to join the team.

The Property Manager is responsible for the day-to-day asset management of this property estate, as well as assisting the Property Director on acquisitions and disposals.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities
Strategic approach to property matters
Providing clear property advice and information to the wider business.
Instructing advisors on Landlord and Tenant matters, as well as party wall, planning, premises and pavement licencing, and various ancillary agreements.
Responsibility for liaising with Landlords and advisors on lease obligations including licences for alterations.
Responsibility for ensuring Service Charges charged to the company are fair and reasonable.
 Instructing advisors on business rates matters and challenges and budgeting. Dealing with associated queries.
Working closely with the Property Director on all matters, maximising property value, exploring and pursuing development opportunities.
Ensuring property records are maintained.

Personal Characteristics / Skills
Good communicator. Professional courteous manner. Ability to present to Board level.
Works in a structured and methodical manner, excellent organisational skills
Pro-active approach to problem solving
Decision maker, lateral thinker, good team player with the ability to also work independently
Keen interest in and understanding the licensed retail marketplace and clear enthusiasm for the business and role
Ability to build strong relationships and an ability to work effectively at all levels, with proven stakeholder management experience

What we’re looking for:
To succeed in this challenging and rewarding role, you will ideally possess a relevant property qualification (RICS) and have experience of managing multisite portfolios.

You will possess a commercial approach, strong negotiation skills and the ability to work within very tight time constraints.

The is a superb opportunity to join a quality business and learn from a well-established property team.

Please Apply to [email protected] or call 0207 970 9635 for a confidential conversation.