Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Property Manager on a full time, permanent basis. The post will be based at Lanchester Road Hospital, Durham.
Main duties of the job
The post will be responsible for ensuring value for money, well-utilised leased accommodation for both clinical and administrative services as well as seek opportunities to maximise revenue income where possible whilst maintaining accurate occupation records. With experience in Property management preferably with some commercial landlord experience or has previously rationalised their Estate, identifying direct cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities.
The post holder will have responsibility for property management of the Trust's freehold estate and occupation of leasehold premises.
The post holder will have responsibility for Management of legal aspects of property occupation agreements. Lead the Trusts property management service including landlord and tenant matters, acquisitions and granting of occupancy arrangements, rent assessment and reviews, service charge oversight, and asset valuation.
Provide expert advice to the Trust regarding property-related matters, including acquisition and disposals, estates utilisation, value for money and options appraisals.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Provide expert advice to the Trust regarding property-related matters, including acquisition and disposals, estates utilisation, value for money and options appraisals.
Details Date posted
02 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-EF-009-25-D
Job locations
Lanchester Road Hospital
Durham
DH1 5RD
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Possession of a relevant professional qualification to degree/graduate level. Corporate Membership of a professional body: I. Eng CIBSE, IEE, 1 Mech E, RICS, CIOB, CBAT, or similar approved.
Desirable
* Provide evidence of qualifications and professional membership
Experience Essential
* Expert knowledge of land and property legal transactions. oExperience of landlord and tenant legal issues, leases, and licences, rent assessment and reviews. oHigh degree of numeracy, experience in information handling and Information Technology Skills.
Desirable
* Knowledge oExperience working in an NHS environment. oConversant with the NHS Estates Capital investment manual. oHealth & Safety in construction management. oExperience of collecting information for NHS Improvement and Estates Returns Information Collection (ERIC).
Knowledge/Skils/Exoerience Essential
* Management of contract law and procedures
* Expert knowledge of land and property legal transactions
* Experience of working with external agencies and contract services
* High degree of numeracy, experience in information handling and Information Technology Skills.
* Experience of landlord and tenant legal issues, leases and licences, rent assessment and reviews.
Desirable
* Experience working in an NHS environment
* Conversant with the NHS Estates Capital investment manual.
* Health & Safety in construction management.
* Experience of collecting information for NHS Improvement and Estates Returns Information Collection (ERIC).
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Possession of a relevant professional qualification to degree/graduate level. Corporate Membership of a professional body: I. Eng CIBSE, IEE, 1 Mech E, RICS, CIOB, CBAT, or similar approved.
Desirable
* Provide evidence of qualifications and professional membership
Experience Essential
* Expert knowledge of land and property legal transactions. oExperience of landlord and tenant legal issues, leases, and licences, rent assessment and reviews. oHigh degree of numeracy, experience in information handling and Information Technology Skills.
Desirable
* Knowledge oExperience working in an NHS environment. oConversant with the NHS Estates Capital investment manual. oHealth & Safety in construction management. oExperience of collecting information for NHS Improvement and Estates Returns Information Collection (ERIC).
Knowledge/Skils/Exoerience Essential
* Management of contract law and procedures
* Expert knowledge of land and property legal transactions
* Experience of working with external agencies and contract services
* High degree of numeracy, experience in information handling and Information Technology Skills.
* Experience of landlord and tenant legal issues, leases and licences, rent assessment and reviews.
Desirable
* Experience working in an NHS environment
* Conversant with the NHS Estates Capital investment manual.
* Health & Safety in construction management.
* Experience of collecting information for NHS Improvement and Estates Returns Information Collection (ERIC).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lanchester Road Hospital
Durham
DH1 5RD
Employer's website
https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lanchester Road Hospital
Durham
DH1 5RD
Employer's website
https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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