Permanent opportunity for MRICS Asset Manager at Barnardo's covering the North of England Your new company Hays are delighted to be working exclusively with Barnardo's- the largest national children's charity in the UK. Barnardo's support and protect children and young people facing a wide range of issues, from drug misuse to disability, from sexual abuse to domestic violence. But one thing has never changed: like their founder, Thomas Barnardo, they believe that with the right help, children can change their lives and achieve their potential. Over 150 years ago, Barnardo promised to support those children in need of help - regardless of their circumstances, gender, race, disability or behaviour. Today, they continue to honour that promise. Your new role We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Asset Manager to deliver the Property Asset Management requirements of the organisation in an effective and efficient manner. This is a permanent full-time position which is home based where the ideal candidate needs to be based in the North of England. The Asset Manager role is directly aligned to the vision of our future integrated Business Services operating model and will form part of the leadership group for our Property Department. This role will be crucial in bringing to life the six guiding principles of integrated Business Services; People Focused, Data Led, Customer Focused, Continuous Improvement, One Stop Shop and Flexible Solutions. Want to find out more information? Some of the responsibilities for the role: Reporting to the Senior Asset Manager. Responsible for the management of the Assets in the North- Merseyside across to Lincolnshire all the way North to Scottish Border. Our properties are more heavily concentrated in the North West. There are approx. 325 property interests in this patch, approx. 220 are retail stores, the rest being Children's Services. Develop and lead projects and programmes of work, which produce outputs that can be used to inform key strategic internal decisions and/or to influence external audiences. Responsible for asset management including rent reviews, lease renewals, lease re-gears, disposals/surrenders, acquisitions, property management, estate management, service charges, valuation, etc. Support the Senior Asset Manager to establish culture change and processes within the team, and the wider organisation. Provide appropriate professional advice on all property matters. What you'll need to succeed You will be based in the North of England Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. General Practice Surveying background Experience in commercial property transactions. Proficient in Landlord & Tenant matters, with legal understanding of commercial leases. Experience with day-to-day Property Management of commercial portfolio Proven track record of analysing and planning property portfolio improvements. Experience of successfully operating in a large, complex, fast paced, and geographically spread property environment. Ability to strategically lead, plan, and deliver various projects within a portfolio. Understanding of property market, trends, challenges and emerging legislation. Evidence of active continued professional development to support delivery of the role. What you'll get in return Salary £50,000-£56,500 plus car 36.25 hours per week Remote working with access to collaboration hubs / flexible desk spaces within the portfolio - site visits 1-2 days per week Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal 20% discount at Barnardo's stores Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Mar 22, 2024
Full time
Permanent opportunity for MRICS Asset Manager at Barnardo's covering the North of England Your new company Hays are delighted to be working exclusively with Barnardo's- the largest national children's charity in the UK. Barnardo's support and protect children and young people facing a wide range of issues, from drug misuse to disability, from sexual abuse to domestic violence. But one thing has never changed: like their founder, Thomas Barnardo, they believe that with the right help, children can change their lives and achieve their potential. Over 150 years ago, Barnardo promised to support those children in need of help - regardless of their circumstances, gender, race, disability or behaviour. Today, they continue to honour that promise. Your new role We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Asset Manager to deliver the Property Asset Management requirements of the organisation in an effective and efficient manner. This is a permanent full-time position which is home based where the ideal candidate needs to be based in the North of England. The Asset Manager role is directly aligned to the vision of our future integrated Business Services operating model and will form part of the leadership group for our Property Department. This role will be crucial in bringing to life the six guiding principles of integrated Business Services; People Focused, Data Led, Customer Focused, Continuous Improvement, One Stop Shop and Flexible Solutions. Want to find out more information? Some of the responsibilities for the role: Reporting to the Senior Asset Manager. Responsible for the management of the Assets in the North- Merseyside across to Lincolnshire all the way North to Scottish Border. Our properties are more heavily concentrated in the North West. There are approx. 325 property interests in this patch, approx. 220 are retail stores, the rest being Children's Services. Develop and lead projects and programmes of work, which produce outputs that can be used to inform key strategic internal decisions and/or to influence external audiences. Responsible for asset management including rent reviews, lease renewals, lease re-gears, disposals/surrenders, acquisitions, property management, estate management, service charges, valuation, etc. Support the Senior Asset Manager to establish culture change and processes within the team, and the wider organisation. Provide appropriate professional advice on all property matters. What you'll need to succeed You will be based in the North of England Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. General Practice Surveying background Experience in commercial property transactions. Proficient in Landlord & Tenant matters, with legal understanding of commercial leases. Experience with day-to-day Property Management of commercial portfolio Proven track record of analysing and planning property portfolio improvements. Experience of successfully operating in a large, complex, fast paced, and geographically spread property environment. Ability to strategically lead, plan, and deliver various projects within a portfolio. Understanding of property market, trends, challenges and emerging legislation. Evidence of active continued professional development to support delivery of the role. What you'll get in return Salary £50,000-£56,500 plus car 36.25 hours per week Remote working with access to collaboration hubs / flexible desk spaces within the portfolio - site visits 1-2 days per week Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal 20% discount at Barnardo's stores Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Head of Property Management This role is perfect for a Senior Property Manager looking for that step up, or equally a Head of Property Management looking to help grow a department from the ground up. You will join a newly formed department within a highly successful property development group. You will help shape and influence the trajectory of a department, whilst working with some of the best developments the city has to offer. This role will need immediate hands-on management of a portfolio of approximately 250 apartments. But be reassured that there are plans to expand it to over 1,800 apartments within the next three years. Key Responsibilities: Initially manage a portfolio of up to 250 premium apartments in Manchester city Centre Spearhead the implementation of new processes and training initiatives. Lead the growth of the department, including hiring key roles. Oversee the development and performance of a new team, playing a pivotal role in shaping its culture and success. Address and resolve all landlord and tenant inquiries related to the portfolio. Coordinate maintenance issues and ensure compliance within the portfolio. Supervise lettings administration, encompassing the processing of new landlord and tenant agreements, and managing seamless acquisitions. Manage rent collection, process deposit protections, and maintain a comprehensive log of communications with tenants. Serve section notices when required. Cultivate positive relationships with tenants, landlords, and building teams. Desired Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years' Property Management Experience Minimum 1-2 Years Leadership Experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word. Experience with property lettings software. Exceptional customer service skills. Excellent spoken and written communication skills. Naturally upbeat and positive with a can-do attitude and a strong work ethic. ARLA qualification is essential. Why Join Us? A Basic Salary up to 36,000 Minimum OTE Year one 40,000 Become a part of a globally recognised, award-winning property brand with ambitious growth plans. Enjoy summer and winter staff parties. Exciting opportunities to build and lead a team, shaping the direction of the department.
Mar 15, 2024
Full time
Head of Property Management This role is perfect for a Senior Property Manager looking for that step up, or equally a Head of Property Management looking to help grow a department from the ground up. You will join a newly formed department within a highly successful property development group. You will help shape and influence the trajectory of a department, whilst working with some of the best developments the city has to offer. This role will need immediate hands-on management of a portfolio of approximately 250 apartments. But be reassured that there are plans to expand it to over 1,800 apartments within the next three years. Key Responsibilities: Initially manage a portfolio of up to 250 premium apartments in Manchester city Centre Spearhead the implementation of new processes and training initiatives. Lead the growth of the department, including hiring key roles. Oversee the development and performance of a new team, playing a pivotal role in shaping its culture and success. Address and resolve all landlord and tenant inquiries related to the portfolio. Coordinate maintenance issues and ensure compliance within the portfolio. Supervise lettings administration, encompassing the processing of new landlord and tenant agreements, and managing seamless acquisitions. Manage rent collection, process deposit protections, and maintain a comprehensive log of communications with tenants. Serve section notices when required. Cultivate positive relationships with tenants, landlords, and building teams. Desired Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years' Property Management Experience Minimum 1-2 Years Leadership Experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word. Experience with property lettings software. Exceptional customer service skills. Excellent spoken and written communication skills. Naturally upbeat and positive with a can-do attitude and a strong work ethic. ARLA qualification is essential. Why Join Us? A Basic Salary up to 36,000 Minimum OTE Year one 40,000 Become a part of a globally recognised, award-winning property brand with ambitious growth plans. Enjoy summer and winter staff parties. Exciting opportunities to build and lead a team, shaping the direction of the department.
This is an exciting time to join Sense Property, the Estates function of the national charity, Sense.
We support over 3000 people with deafblindness and other complex communication disabilities, and have over 200 properties – day centres, residential accommodation, offices and charity shops – in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Title: Senior Building Surveyor Reference number: 46580 Location: Remote Salary: £60,000 Inclusive Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract type: Permanent
About the role
Under our new strategy, our ambitions include increasing our support tenfold and significantly expanding our programmes. This will involve acquiring and developing new properties, renovating existing ones and disposing of those we no longer need.
That’s where you come in. Following a review of how we deliver our property services, we need a Senior Building Surveyor who is ready to meet these challenges, someone who one who can use their initiative, develop new ideas, and is willing to fulfil their potential to the full. Does this sound like you? We look forward to receiving your application.
This role can be remote but you must be prepared to travel to our main office in Crayford 1 -2 days per week.
Responsibilities include:
Manage a team of four Regional Building Surveyors to ensure they meet local clients’ needs for user-friendly advice and prompt, effective professional support.
Contribute to the development of Sense’s annual capital programme and manage its implementation, overseeing schedules of works, contract specification and tendering and authorising stage and final payments.
Lead on the specification and management of high-value construction and refurbishment projects and deliver them within budget and on time while minimising service user disruption.
Develop and manage a programme of annual stock condition assessments of each property and associated costed planned preventative maintenance schedules.
Manage, monitor and control the maintenance budgets, and provide property-related financial information to enable other staff to prepare bids and make financial forecasts.
Create and run approved contractor networks throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland to carry out annual inspections and both planned and responsive maintenance.
Ensure that relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice and contracts are understood and applied effectively by the team.
Check and ensure that all Sense properties meet the necessary testing, validating, certification and registration requirements.
Assist with acquisition and disposals and schedules of dilapidations through to completion, obtaining best value, supervising on site and providing clients with regular progress reports.
Ensure the team create and update comprehensive records on Sense properties to ensure up to date accurate data.
Carry out other work, in line with the job’s purpose and salary, to support the Property team in meeting Sense’s changing needs for advice and support on building surveying.
Essential requirements:
Chartered Surveyor Building Surveying (MRICS) or Chartered Builder (MCIOB) or Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)
Degree in Building Surveying/Construction or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation and regulations applicable to surveying and experience of applying them.
Substantial work experience in a mixed portfolio building surveying environment, including commercial properties.
Experienced in managing teams, and able to manage staff working remotely, including setting operational plans, KPIs and managing performance.
Proven experience of using AutoCAD.
Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing with senior managers, other Sense staff, surveying professionals, property owners, the public and volunteers.
Project and time management skills.
Willing and able to work flexibly, including additional and unsocial hours and travel to Sense properties in England, Wales and Northern, making overnight stays if necessary.
Full UK driving licence
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
Closing date: Thursday 13 January 2022 Interview date: To be confirmed
Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.
No agencies please.
Dec 16, 2021
Full time
This is an exciting time to join Sense Property, the Estates function of the national charity, Sense.
We support over 3000 people with deafblindness and other complex communication disabilities, and have over 200 properties – day centres, residential accommodation, offices and charity shops – in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Title: Senior Building Surveyor Reference number: 46580 Location: Remote Salary: £60,000 Inclusive Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract type: Permanent
About the role
Under our new strategy, our ambitions include increasing our support tenfold and significantly expanding our programmes. This will involve acquiring and developing new properties, renovating existing ones and disposing of those we no longer need.
That’s where you come in. Following a review of how we deliver our property services, we need a Senior Building Surveyor who is ready to meet these challenges, someone who one who can use their initiative, develop new ideas, and is willing to fulfil their potential to the full. Does this sound like you? We look forward to receiving your application.
This role can be remote but you must be prepared to travel to our main office in Crayford 1 -2 days per week.
Responsibilities include:
Manage a team of four Regional Building Surveyors to ensure they meet local clients’ needs for user-friendly advice and prompt, effective professional support.
Contribute to the development of Sense’s annual capital programme and manage its implementation, overseeing schedules of works, contract specification and tendering and authorising stage and final payments.
Lead on the specification and management of high-value construction and refurbishment projects and deliver them within budget and on time while minimising service user disruption.
Develop and manage a programme of annual stock condition assessments of each property and associated costed planned preventative maintenance schedules.
Manage, monitor and control the maintenance budgets, and provide property-related financial information to enable other staff to prepare bids and make financial forecasts.
Create and run approved contractor networks throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland to carry out annual inspections and both planned and responsive maintenance.
Ensure that relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice and contracts are understood and applied effectively by the team.
Check and ensure that all Sense properties meet the necessary testing, validating, certification and registration requirements.
Assist with acquisition and disposals and schedules of dilapidations through to completion, obtaining best value, supervising on site and providing clients with regular progress reports.
Ensure the team create and update comprehensive records on Sense properties to ensure up to date accurate data.
Carry out other work, in line with the job’s purpose and salary, to support the Property team in meeting Sense’s changing needs for advice and support on building surveying.
Essential requirements:
Chartered Surveyor Building Surveying (MRICS) or Chartered Builder (MCIOB) or Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)
Degree in Building Surveying/Construction or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation and regulations applicable to surveying and experience of applying them.
Substantial work experience in a mixed portfolio building surveying environment, including commercial properties.
Experienced in managing teams, and able to manage staff working remotely, including setting operational plans, KPIs and managing performance.
Proven experience of using AutoCAD.
Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing with senior managers, other Sense staff, surveying professionals, property owners, the public and volunteers.
Project and time management skills.
Willing and able to work flexibly, including additional and unsocial hours and travel to Sense properties in England, Wales and Northern, making overnight stays if necessary.
Full UK driving licence
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
Closing date: Thursday 13 January 2022 Interview date: To be confirmed
Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.
No agencies please.