COMMERCIAL PROPERTY & FACILITIES ASSISTANT Milton Keynes - Office and travel to sites nationwide £30,000-£35,000 including car allowance Permanent We are seeking a proactive Commercial Property & Facilities Assistant to support the management of a diverse commercial property portfolio, including multi-tenanted industrial, office, and neighbourhood retail assets. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both facilities management and commercial property operations, working closely with Property Managers, Surveyors, and the FM team. You will be assisting with day-to-day management across multiple sites, ensuring excellent service delivery for clients and tenants, and supporting projects ranging from maintenance and compliance to asset improvements. Commercial Property and Facilities Assistant Key Responsibilities Assist in the front-line management of FM services across client portfolios. Support regular site inspections to check building condition, maintenance needs, and statutory compliance (Health & Safety, Fire, Asbestos, etc.). Assist Surveyors, consultants, and FM teams with planning, procuring, and monitoring maintenance and capital works. Support contractor management, supplier procurement, and administration of Health & Safety and Contractor Registration Scheme systems. Help coordinate day-to-day property operations to ensure compliance, efficiency, and tenant satisfaction. Assist with service charge budgets, annual expenditure, reconciliations, and utility procurement, including invoice approval and tenant recharges. Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants and suppliers, handling operational queries and lease compliance matters. Support asset improvement projects such as refurbishments, planned works, and portfolio reporting. Commercial Property and Facilities Assistant - The Ideal Candidate Previous experience in commercial property, facilities, block management, or estate management (1 year preferred). Knowledge or interest in facilities management, property surveying, or building maintenance. Understanding of health & safety legislation, statutory compliance, and general building operations. Basic awareness of service charges and landlord & tenant principles (training provided). Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work across multiple sites and clients. Willingness to travel nationwide (typically within a 2½ hour drive). This role is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in commercial property and facilities management, gain hands-on experience, and make a meaningful impact from day one. Ascendant Recruitment is one of Milton Keynes and Northampton's leading recruitment companies, with PA/Administration, Customer Service, Human Resources, Finance, IT, sales & marketing and digital marketing divisions. Ascendant Recruitment operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on our current vacancies please visit