Westway Trust

Property Manager (Commercial) - £46,509 - London W10 5XL Want to take your property management career to the next level while making a real difference in the heart of West London? Step into a role where your work directly shapes a thriving community estate and builds your professional reputation. At Westway Trust, you won t just manage buildings you ll manage change. We look after 23 acres of diverse commercial, cultural, and community spaces under the Westway in North Kensington. Now we re looking for a hands-on Commercial Property Manager ready to lead, grow, and make things happen. The Role You ll manage a unique portfolio that includes shops, light industrial units, offices, sports facilities and more. You ll build strong relationships with tenants, lead on lettings, and keep the estate running smoothly. You ll also get to shape improvement projects, manage junior staff, and work closely with our senior team giving you visibility and a clear path for career growth. This is your chance to: Take ownership of varied commercial properties Influence improvements to one of London s most distinctive estates Gain leadership experience through line management Be part of an ambitious team driving positive local impact Key Responsibilities Build strong relationships with tenants and manage lease compliance Carry out inspections and make sure issues get sorted quickly Handle licences to alter, signage, and wayleaves Help choose new tenants and negotiate lease terms Oversee car parks, markets and stalls across the estate Work with Facilities and Events teams to keep things running smoothly Prepare work scopes and reports for refurbishments and repairs Keep accurate records and manage property systems Support consultants with local knowledge and data Manage the Lettings/Leasing Officer and support new hires About Our Company Westway Trust is a charity rooted in the community of North Kensington. Our diverse estate includes 120+ tenants, community spaces, shops, and green areas. Since 2019, we ve been community-led, guided by a bold plan for wellbeing, equity and sustainability. The Benefits 35-hour week, Monday to Friday, with occasional evening/weekend work Central London location with great transport links Real opportunities to grow your skills, lead projects and make an impact The Person You ll be great in this role if you: Have strong experience managing commercial property Know your way around leases, regulations, and property legislation Are confident handling negotiations and tenant issues Stay organised under pressure and juggle tasks with ease Can lead a small team and build great working relationships Are IT-savvy and comfortable with property management systems Value community and thrive in a diverse environment What s Next Ready to grow your career and make a difference where it counts? We d love to hear from you. Apply now and start shaping a place where community, culture and business come together.

Westway Trust is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Property Manager to manage a portfolio of commercial properties within the Trust s estate and will be committed to working with a culturally diverse community. You will possess extensive experience in property management, knowledge of property related legislation and commercial awareness, plus good knowledge of landlord and tenant related legislation, affecting commercial properties. You ll be a strategic, commercial and customer focused professional who will provide a friendly and efficient service to tenants, staff and other stakeholders with an aptitude for working in a complex and fast changing environment. Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: Responsible for day-to-day tenant and building management. Undertaking routine property inspections to ensure compliance with the lease/licence Agreements Provide property reports and follow up on required actions with facilities management and tenants Review and select suitable tenants and negotiate terms Oversee the management of car parks and public realm Prepare the scope of works for refurbishment of vacant premises Prepare basic reports to enable the governance of the Trust Line management of a direct reports An understanding of service charges and reconciliation of accounts is desirable. Qualifications: Commercial Property Management qualification or extensive related experience. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Commercial Property Management qualification or extensive related experience. Demonstrable experience in dealing with Commercial Landlord & Tenant matters, in a similar role across complex property portfolios. Experience of managing the delivery of projects/programmes to time and budget. Good people relationship skills Experience of line management Experience of commercial property and tenancy transactions in an environment that wants to invest in development via consultations Experience of Multi User property management software (or similar). Proficient in using databases and programmes. The application deadline is Sunday 15 February when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended. Please apply directly from our website, where applications will be shortlisted after the closing date.