Job Description
5-6 Months Contract with a Local Authority
Summary
* This role involves providing professional estate management services for the Council’s extensive commercial property investment portfolio, valued at £283.9M. The position is crucial for ensuring effective asset management, optimising income generation, and contributing to the Council’s Annual Property Plan.
Responsibilities
* Manage day-to-day activities for the investment portfolio, including directly let and ground-leased properties.
* Handle landlord and tenant matters such as rent reviews, lease renewals, new lettings, surrenders, dilapidations, and applications for landlord’s consent.
* Oversee estate management of multi-let properties, including service charge administration, budgeting, debt monitoring, and income management.
* Liaise with and manage appointed letting agents where applicable.
Essential Experience Required
* Proven experience in commercial property management and estate management.
* Strong understanding of landlord and tenant legislation and commercial leases.
* Experience in rent reviews, lease negotiations, and service charge management.
Essential Qualifications Required
* RICS qualified (essential).
* Full UK driving licence and access to own transport (preferred).
* Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Additional Information
* Working hours: 37 hours per week
* Bi-weekly payments
* Location: London Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 4AH, United Kingdom
* Work arrangement: 2 days remote, 3 days in the office
* Candidates must possess a full driving licence and access to their own transport would be preferable to fulfil the duties of the role
The role closes on 14th Jan 2026, apply ASAP.
Requirements
Estate management of multi-let properties including managing service charges and budgeting, overseeing Letting Agents (where already appointed), debt monitoring and income management