PIRATE STUDIOS
Pirate Studios is the world's leading provider of rehearsal and recording facilities for artists, with studios in the UK, Germany and the USA and exciting plans to expand globally. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a global team that is building something extraordinary. Music and tech are central to our mission of empowering artists and creators to succeed.
About the Role
As our Senior Commercial Property Manager, you'll be a key player in our Property & Construction team, managing our diverse studio portfolio across the UK and Germany. You’ll own everything lease-related—negotiating deals, ensuring compliance, and keeping things running. But that’s not all—you’ll also be the go-to support for our Property & Construction Director- helping streamline operations, procurement, and performance. This is a part time position of three days a week based in Bristol.
What you'll be working on:
* Lead lease management across our UK & Germany portfolio—think renewals, rent reviews, break clauses, and negotiations.
* Own landlord relationships—you’ll be our trusted representative and go-between, driving collaborative partnerships.
* Support construction ops—from admin and procurement to process improvement and supplier performance tracking.
* Be the lease expert—guiding internal teams on obligations, costs, and critical dates.
* Champion continuous improvement—streamline workflows, manage documentation, and drive efficiency across the board.
What we're after:
You’re a skilled communicator, negotiator, and strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail. You're passionate about being part of a thriving business and can effortlessly balance various priorities with ease.
Must haves:
* 5+ years of lease/property management experience (tenant-side)
* Strong grasp of UK property law
* Commercial savvy, analytical mindset, and cost-conscious thinking
* Exceptional organisational and project management skills
* Fluent in navigating lease terms, financials, and landlord relations
* Self-starter attitude with a collaborative edge
Bonus points:
* Experience with German lease law or working with properties in Germany
* RICS membership or similar professional qualification
* Passion for music, creative spaces, or startup energy
Why Join Pirate Studios?
At Pirate, you’ll be part of an exciting, fast-growing company that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration. We offer a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and play a pivotal role in shaping our future.
As this is a part time position, we are offering a salary of £30,000 for this role (FTE £50,000). Alongside that we offer:
* Free studio hours
* 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days with length of service (+bank holidays!)
* 2 Duvet days – to press the pause button and reset mentally, no questions asked.
* 4 weeks of fully paid sick leave
* Generous parental policies
* 24/7 Virtual GP & EAP
* Dental cover
* Life insurance, online will writing service & income protection
* The YuLife App
* Cycle to work scheme
* Nursery benefit scheme
We are looking to fill this position quickly, so if you’re interested, apply today!
Equal For All
At Pirate, we strive to break down barriers for people of all backgrounds, and it’s no different for our team. Equal opportunity, inclusivity and diversity are celebrated here. This means we treat people fairly, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, pregnancy and maternity, marital status, race, religion or sexual orientation.
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