Job Description
Role: Property Officer
Contract: Full time (35 hours) or 28 hours per week.
Hybrid working offered with expectation of site visits and external meetings within the local area a requirement of the role.
Office: The Vestry House, 21 Paradise Road, Richmond, TW9 1SA
Reporting to: Finance & HR Director
Salary and benefits:
• £35-40k FTE depending on experience
• 10% employer pension contribution
• 28 days holiday
• Employee assistance programme
This role presents a unique and exciting opportunity to support the Finance & HR Director in overseeing Richmond Foundation’s diverse property portfolio, which includes both commercial and residential properties.
The Property Officer will assist in the coordination and administration of property-related matters, contributing to the effective management and strategic development of the Foundation’s property.
The role will sit in a small dynamic team with the opportunity to be involved in cross charity projects.
Duties and responsibilities
* Manage relationships as the primary contact for property stakeholders including commercial tenants, managing agent (for residential tenants), building contractors, lawyers, architects, surveyors, other suppliers
* Administer rolling schedules of property maintenance, valuations, inspections etc. and maintain a workplan
* Oversee projects including small capital works, renovations, property sales, commercial lease renewals – ensuring the charity gets value for money and the best service
* Ensure the smooth running of Richmond Foundation’s office space for the team
* Identify, plan and implement improvements to processes relating to property management
* Be involved in cross-organisational projects
Experience and qualifications
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels
* Practical knowledge and experience of property management, lettings and sales
* Project management expertise including budget monitoring
* A collaborative and professional style with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines
* Pro-active approach to identifying issues and problem-solving
* Organised, efficient and flexible to work within a small, busy team
* Willing to engage with and understand the charity’s social impact and strategic priorities
Company culture
We are an independent charitable foundation that has existed in Richmond since 1786.
Our financial endowment allows us to support local residents through our grant making to individuals and organisations, and through our subsidised housing and commercial lets to charities. In our 2025 Annual Return our charitable impact investment totalled £3.8m.
Our financial endowment c.£119m is composed of investments and properties. We have a diverse property portfolio made up of commercial and residential properties, this includes both charitable and commercial lets as well as freeholds.
The charity has recently undergone a significant and ambitious strategic review resulting in a new identity for our charity along with a refreshed vision for the future.
Our vision is that everyone in Richmond has opportunities to build healthy and fulfilling lives.
Our mission is to be a trusted and collaborative partner, embracing bold ideas and responding flexibly to change.
Our partnership projects ensure Richmond's residents can access high quality support and have fair access to opportunities.