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
* 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 pressure
* Commercial 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.
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