Commercial Property Management Officer
Temporary Contract - 4 to 6 Months
Hybrid Working - 3 Days On Site Per Week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Property Management Officer to join a busy and forward-thinking local authority team on an initial 4-6-month contract.
This role will support the management of a large and diverse non-housing commercial property portfolio, helping to maximise income, support regeneration initiatives, and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of property management operations.
The Role
Working as part of the property team, you will provide administrative and operational support across a varied commercial portfolio.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting the management of commercial property assets
Assisting with budget preparation and ongoing budget monitoring
Maintaining and updating tenancy, property and operational records
Acting as a first point of contact for tenant enquiries
Logging and tracking maintenance and facilities management issues
Supporting rent reviews and lease renewals alongside external consultants
Processing landlord consent requests and issuing standard correspondence
Updating internal systems following lease events
Assisting with the preparation of rent, service charge and ad hoc invoices
Supporting service charge reconciliations and year-end accounts
Managing purchase orders and contractor invoice verification
Assisting with insurance claim administration and record keeping
Carrying out property visits including key handovers, meter readings and compliance checks
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
Degree-level education or equivalent experience
A qualification relating to surveying or property management would be advantageous
Strong numeracy skills and confidence using Microsoft Excel
Experience within commercial property, estates or asset management environments
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
The ability to produce clear and concise reports
A proactive and flexible approach to work
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
The ability to work independently and under pressureCommercial project management experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within a dynamic public sector property environment while contributing to a varied and interesting commercial portfolio