Asset Manager

Overview

As Asset Manager, you will steer a diverse commercial property portfolio to maximise income and support the Council’s strategic objectives. You’ll drive property transactions and work with cross-functional teams to deliver regeneration schemes that create homes and jobs. You’ll manage rent reviews, renewals and voids, while safeguarding the Council’s interests through effective valuation and portfolio strategies. This role combines leadership, negotiation and governance to deliver value for residents.

Pay / Benefits

• rewards and benefits package

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse portfolio of commercial properties
• Negotiating rent reviews and lease renewals
• Minimising void periods and securing optimal terms for lettings
• Monitoring rent arrears and protecting the Council’s interests
• Identifying asset-specific cost-reduction and income-increase strategies
• Collaborating with external valuers and the Asset Manager & Valuation Lead on annual valuation programme

Key requirements

• Detailed knowledge of Landlord & Tenant legislation
• Understanding of commercial property valuation and methodologies
• Ability to perform complex professional work with strong negotiation skills without supervision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to persuade and influence
• Significant experience in professional work including rent reviews and lease renewals
• Experience in a leadership role and in managing and motivating a team

• Strong communication
• Negotiation
• Influencing others
• Landlord & Tenant legislation
• Property management
• RICS codes of practice

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