Property Manager (Commercial)
The Commercial / Investment team has responsibility for the Council's Investment portfolio which is held specifically for rental income and capital value growth. The role of the Property Manager will be to contribute to the delivery of the optimized performance of the investment portfolio, working with asset managers, internal as well as external property and legal professionals.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Service charge management – particularly around the preparation and maintenance of apportionment schedules and accuracy checks
Ensure rent collection is in line with KPIs and hold regular debt meetings
Review and manage tenant applications and prepare ODNs within the required timescales and instructing solicitors, as necessaryBe responsible for and manage a portfolio of land and property holdings and implement general tenant management functions including lettings; assignments; sub-lettings; changes of use; alteration of property; schedules of condition / dilapidations; surrenders; monitoring and reporting of property defects; Responsible for provision of accurate insurance data to the Council Insurance team.
Responsible for EPC data management and strategy across the estateMonitor and mentor the work of more junior grade Estates Surveyors and Estates Assistant staff as appropriate.
Review and challenge asset performance and contribute to the identification of opportunities to improve asset performance, including planned maintenance and investment requirements, and undertake property option appraisals to inform timely and effective decision making.
Responsible for ensuring that all insurance premiums are recharged to tenants
To issue instructions to Legal, Finance, and Income services (and others, e.g. consultants) in regard to agreed transactions and debt recovery.Undertake other duties commensurate with the grade and as may from time to time be requested by senior managers.
For an informal chat please contact Tim Dodd, Head of Property on 07938 600293.