Bench IT

Estates Director, £500 per day inside IR35 3 months rolling, Birmingham Bench IT require an experienced Estates Director to assist a global Real Estate business to assist in the management of an iconic mixed use building in Birmingham totalling over 1m sq ft of internal accommodation across a 6.2 acre site and offers an established workplace and lifestyle ecosystem operating 24/7. The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic leadership, business management and operational management for the estate and to improve the potential of the asset with a clear focus on improving overall performance, through the delivery of the business plan and best practice. Key Responsibilities : Continue to improve the quality of the environment at the estate. Lead, develop and inspire the Estates Management team. Working closely with the marketing team to optimise and ensure delivery of the marketing strategy. To build and maintain effective relationships with all Occupiers in the scheme. Work with the Estate Team on reporting and benchmarking of Occupier performance and turnover. Undertake Annual Tenant/Occupier Surveys or more frequently as required. Create an ambassadorial role in local industry business groups, Local Authority and community/civic stakeholder meetings including representing the estate at local BIDs meetings and any other relevant association meetings. Collaborate with the client to develop and continually refine the business plans to ensure outstanding business results delivered over time. Annual Business Planning and monthly reporting on performance. Review opportunities for cost control and efficiencies. Management of contractor/supplier relationships and key staff. Overall responsibility for Health & Safety and Environmental Management. Key Skills 5-10 years Management experience gained within a high-profile mixed-use environment. Have a strong customer facing background and understanding and the ability to appreciate different Occupiers and the challenges they face. Be able to demonstrate a broad knowledge and approach to addressing the key business challenges facing both the regional office and retail market and the Estate faces in the current environment and potential future trends. A proven track record in managing onsite / in-house management teams. Experience of managing major CAPEX and service charge projects Demonstrate high degree of technical competence (via degree or recognised diploma). Demonstrate ability to support change related initiatives and to determine what expertise and resources are required to resolve problems quickly and efficiently. A detailed understanding of financial management, profit & loss, and IT skills Ability to communicate at board room level and contribute to identification and evaluation of potential solutions to the problems based on the facts, assessment of risk and awareness of desired business objectives. Estates Director, £500 per day inside IR35 3 months rolling, Birmingham