Associate Director – Property Management – Up to £65k + Bonus

Invictus Group

An exciting new opportunity for an Associate level property manager to join a leading specialised investment management firm based in London / Manchester. Successful candidates will be involved in managing a Retail portfolio with a competitive salary of up to 65k in addition to a discretionary bonus and other benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Identification and delivery of asset enhancement initiatives.
• Primarily responsible for improving and achieving the net income target across the properties under management, by letting accommodation, removing breaks, extending leases and implementing rent reviews and lease renewals etc. together with reducing void costs and shortfalls.
• Responsible for the refurbishment and/or re-configuration of space to meet tenant demand, including setting refurbishment budgets and monitoring works and ensuring delivery on time and in budget. Responsible for the marketing of vacant space and delivery of new lettings, incorporating the appointment of agents.
• Responsible for marketing campaigns and coordinating letting meetings. To enter direct negotiations with tenants to achieve above average letting terms/re-gears and maximize business potential.
• Reporting progress of the business plan against original targets and highlighting changes or recommending alternative strategies. Working closely with development and planning colleagues in reviewing and appraising all development opportunities within the portfolio.
• Routine maintenance, repairs, inspections and management of contractors, building managers and facilities managers and direct reports
• Responsible for overseeing and ensuring Health and Safety compliance across the properties in your portfolio.
• Responsible for compilation of service charge budgets and completing reconciliations according to set timescales across the whole portfolio.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Member of RICs BSc Degree in Urban Estate Management or equivalent Microsoft Office packages to intermediate level
• Working knowledge of entrepreneurial, fast paced, flexible Retail/Business space/property environment
• Extensive experience of negotiation of rent reviews and lease renewals, valuation, acquisition and disposal of property and general daily estate management