Property Assets Manager
Location - Glasgow - (UK travel required)
Salary - Competitive, DoE
Optical Express is the UK’s only complete eye care provider, and Europe’s leading private provider of laser eye surgery and premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery. Each week Optical Express Surgeons undertake more laser eye surgery and private intraocular lens procedures collectively than any other providers.
For over 35 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. Operating clinics across the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe, Optical Express, supported by an esteemed International Medical Advisory Board, is a thought leader in the global optometry and refractive surgery industry.
Following recent acquisitions and business growth, we now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Property Services Manager to join our group.
The role of the Property Services Manager will be to manage exiting and new properties in our portfolio, which will include offices and clinic locations across the UK, and to assist in the continued expansion of our group in the UK and Ireland.
Duties will include:
* Identify and review potential new properties/premises.
* Liaise with landlords
* Negotiate and agree favourable terms and lease agreements for the group.
* Management of existing portfolio
* Work closely with Group Property manager.
* Other duties as required.
Experience required:
* MRICS member
* rent/rates/lease negotiating
* Background in surveying
* Good commercial awareness
This role will require travel throughout the UK, and candidates will need to be flexible in their approach to working hours.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary
* Free or discounted optical products/procedures
* Modern working environment with superb technology support
* 29 days annual leave
* Free Laser Eye Surgery and Intraocular Lens Surgery
* Free eye tests
* Discounted prescription eye wear and sunglasses
* Generous Optical Express friends and family discount scheme
* Pension scheme
Optical Express is an equal opportunities employer