SThree are delighted to announce we're recruiting for a talented Real Estate & Facilities Manager. The role is responsible for all regional real estate and facilities management activities, ensuring full compliance and provision of a safe, secure and healthy environment for our staff and customers in the region. The successful candidate will ensure all offices are compliant and provide an environment that encourages performance, development, networking opportunities and talent attraction. About us SThree is the global STEM-specialist talent partner that connects sought-after specialists in life sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics with innovative organisations across the world. We are the number one destination for talent in the best STEM markets What are the daily responsibilities? Strategy Actively contribute to the design and delivery of a global Real Estate & Facilities Management strategy, in line with the overall SThree strategy and People Strategy Work with the Regional MD to define the regional Real Estate & Facilities Management strategy and identify key priority areas to execute Real Estate & Facilities Management Be a trusted partner to the Regional MD, sharing key market & sector trends to help inform decisions as well as enhancing our employee and customer experience. Educate regional Leaders on relevant governance, key processes and best practice required to follow to ensure compliance Regional Real Estate Full management of assigned portfolio, supporting the Global Director in dealing with tenancy negotiations, disputes and obligations. Ensure a deep understanding of strategic business needs and influence business outcomes beyond express needs, by providing innovative workplaces where our employees can collaborate and grow, delivering flexible office solutions which enable our business to best serve our customers. Make sure landlords (and SThree) are compliant with legislation and contractual obligations with all relevant up-to-date safety certificates. Manage an operating budget effectively and efficiently, in support of and aligned with the business strategy, Maintain up to date Real Estate costs, including utilities and council tax and report accordingly. Work in partnership with Risk and H&S on business continuity matters. Identify and report key risks and ensure they are escalated Regional Facilities Management Drive standardised and consistent hard and soft facilities management services, including, but not limiting to, relationships with relevant outsourced vendors, the provision of office furniture and office compliance obligations. Ensure supply partner governance standards are met and performance of supply partners is meeting agreed service level standards and costs. This also includes cleaning companies and reception providers. Arrange repairs and maintenance as and when required in a promptly manner. Obtain quotes from contractors and make sure works are carried out minimising disruption and in timely manner. End-to-end project manage all fit-outs and refurbishments as well as hard and soft FM services ensuring all projects are completed within the agreed budget and keeping key stakeholders regularly informed. Work with Tech Ops and H&S for any office fit-outs/ refurbishments/ new leases to ascertain office is tech and H&S ready, minimising any possible work disruption. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Corporate Real Estate (CRE) market and facilities management experience Demonstrated resourcefulness in seeking out market opportunities and leveraging supplier base Experience related to office risk, health & safety, quality, ESG, compliance and financial obligations related to Real Estate & FM Where applicable, experience in managing Real Estate & FM portfolio in multiple countries Fluency in English language as well as region's main language Ability to travel to the region's offices Benefits for our U.K. teams include: The choice to work flexibly from home and the office, in line with our hybrid working principles, 3 days a week in office with expectation of travel to the UK offices Bonus linked to company and personal performance Generous 28 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays Annual leave purchase scheme Five days paid Caregiver/Dependant leave per annum Five paid days off per year for volunteering Private health care, discounted dental insurance and health care cashback scheme Opportunity to participate in the company share scheme Access to a range of retail discounts and saving What we stand for We're committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable, and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help. What we stand for We create community and deliver change that transforms the future for everyone. With this in mind, we're committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help.
May 01, 2024
Full time
SThree are delighted to announce we're recruiting for a talented Real Estate & Facilities Manager. The role is responsible for all regional real estate and facilities management activities, ensuring full compliance and provision of a safe, secure and healthy environment for our staff and customers in the region. The successful candidate will ensure all offices are compliant and provide an environment that encourages performance, development, networking opportunities and talent attraction. About us SThree is the global STEM-specialist talent partner that connects sought-after specialists in life sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics with innovative organisations across the world. We are the number one destination for talent in the best STEM markets What are the daily responsibilities? Strategy Actively contribute to the design and delivery of a global Real Estate & Facilities Management strategy, in line with the overall SThree strategy and People Strategy Work with the Regional MD to define the regional Real Estate & Facilities Management strategy and identify key priority areas to execute Real Estate & Facilities Management Be a trusted partner to the Regional MD, sharing key market & sector trends to help inform decisions as well as enhancing our employee and customer experience. Educate regional Leaders on relevant governance, key processes and best practice required to follow to ensure compliance Regional Real Estate Full management of assigned portfolio, supporting the Global Director in dealing with tenancy negotiations, disputes and obligations. Ensure a deep understanding of strategic business needs and influence business outcomes beyond express needs, by providing innovative workplaces where our employees can collaborate and grow, delivering flexible office solutions which enable our business to best serve our customers. Make sure landlords (and SThree) are compliant with legislation and contractual obligations with all relevant up-to-date safety certificates. Manage an operating budget effectively and efficiently, in support of and aligned with the business strategy, Maintain up to date Real Estate costs, including utilities and council tax and report accordingly. Work in partnership with Risk and H&S on business continuity matters. Identify and report key risks and ensure they are escalated Regional Facilities Management Drive standardised and consistent hard and soft facilities management services, including, but not limiting to, relationships with relevant outsourced vendors, the provision of office furniture and office compliance obligations. Ensure supply partner governance standards are met and performance of supply partners is meeting agreed service level standards and costs. This also includes cleaning companies and reception providers. Arrange repairs and maintenance as and when required in a promptly manner. Obtain quotes from contractors and make sure works are carried out minimising disruption and in timely manner. End-to-end project manage all fit-outs and refurbishments as well as hard and soft FM services ensuring all projects are completed within the agreed budget and keeping key stakeholders regularly informed. Work with Tech Ops and H&S for any office fit-outs/ refurbishments/ new leases to ascertain office is tech and H&S ready, minimising any possible work disruption. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Corporate Real Estate (CRE) market and facilities management experience Demonstrated resourcefulness in seeking out market opportunities and leveraging supplier base Experience related to office risk, health & safety, quality, ESG, compliance and financial obligations related to Real Estate & FM Where applicable, experience in managing Real Estate & FM portfolio in multiple countries Fluency in English language as well as region's main language Ability to travel to the region's offices Benefits for our U.K. teams include: The choice to work flexibly from home and the office, in line with our hybrid working principles, 3 days a week in office with expectation of travel to the UK offices Bonus linked to company and personal performance Generous 28 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays Annual leave purchase scheme Five days paid Caregiver/Dependant leave per annum Five paid days off per year for volunteering Private health care, discounted dental insurance and health care cashback scheme Opportunity to participate in the company share scheme Access to a range of retail discounts and saving What we stand for We're committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable, and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help. What we stand for We create community and deliver change that transforms the future for everyone. With this in mind, we're committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help.
Revenues Team Manager Haringey Support the Revenues Manager and wider Revenues Management team in the collection of outstanding Council Tax and Business Rates for previous years. In doing so, be responsible for delivering exceptional standards of service to residents, businesses, and stakeholders. Job Role To directly manage and lead a team of staff in the billing and recovery of Council Tax, Business Rates & BID Levy. To lead on key service improvements in line with the Revenues services objectives, ensuring that these are delivered on time and on budget. Lead and manage a team responsible for the billing, collection and enforcement of Council Tax, Business Rates and BID. Manage quality and performance within a team to ensure compliance in respect of statutory legislation, local policies & procedures and best practice. Utilise knowledge, skills and experience within a key area of revenues to enable the maximisation of income growth whilst ensuring ethical practices are applied in the recovery of outstanding sums from residents. Identify and resolve areas of concern within Revenues, ensuring that any training issues are resolved, and controls are implemented to minimise the risk of reoccurrence. The successful candidate will generally be required to come into the office 1 day a week however, this is a management position and they may be required to attend more if there are meetings with staff, stakeholders etc.
May 01, 2024
Contract
Revenues Team Manager Haringey Support the Revenues Manager and wider Revenues Management team in the collection of outstanding Council Tax and Business Rates for previous years. In doing so, be responsible for delivering exceptional standards of service to residents, businesses, and stakeholders. Job Role To directly manage and lead a team of staff in the billing and recovery of Council Tax, Business Rates & BID Levy. To lead on key service improvements in line with the Revenues services objectives, ensuring that these are delivered on time and on budget. Lead and manage a team responsible for the billing, collection and enforcement of Council Tax, Business Rates and BID. Manage quality and performance within a team to ensure compliance in respect of statutory legislation, local policies & procedures and best practice. Utilise knowledge, skills and experience within a key area of revenues to enable the maximisation of income growth whilst ensuring ethical practices are applied in the recovery of outstanding sums from residents. Identify and resolve areas of concern within Revenues, ensuring that any training issues are resolved, and controls are implemented to minimise the risk of reoccurrence. The successful candidate will generally be required to come into the office 1 day a week however, this is a management position and they may be required to attend more if there are meetings with staff, stakeholders etc.
Lease hold Property Manager/Projects - (Inside IR35) Contract Term: up to end of March 2025 Contracting Authority: DWP Core Location: Hybrid - 2 days a week in the nearest DWP hub, please note if additional travel is required this will be expensed / Remote Working Working to the Head of Leasehold the Leasehold Mobilisation Manager, the candidate will work closely with others in the leasehold team and across DWP Estates either on the delivery of several projects, to free up others to work on mobilisation activities, or directly on supplier mobilisation activities. Activities could include lease acquisitions, divestments, lease renewals, regears, landlord consents, and day-to-day estate management work. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK's biggest public service department, it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers. As such, we operate on a scale that is almost unmatched anywhere in Europe and most people in Britain come into contact with us at some point in their lives. As a Lease hold Property Manager your main responsibilities will be To support the Leasehold team in the management of a number of programmes or projects including: Property transactions for example: acquisitions and disposals, lease regears and landlords' consents, Lease event management for example: Rent reviews & lease renewals, Day to day estate management duties to ensure compliance with lease obligations. Providing accurate annual and monthly forecasts for projects under their management Commercial assurance for property transactions and provide recommendations to governance forums where required, Instruction and management of third-party supplier partners Support the mobilisation of new suppliers specifically in areas that affect leasehold activities and processes, Support regular audits into accuracy of lease data, governance reports and supplier management reporting To keep abreast of wider Government property initiatives and other government departments strategic intentions, to determine their impact on the DWP Estate To ensure consistency in approach and continuous improvement by regularly reviewing methodology, process, and approach, identifying lessons learned and sharing knowledge as and when required. Essential Skills Extensive experience in commercial property management gained within the property function of a large organisation Experienced in lease and re gear negotiation A successful track record of managing complex and high value estate management transactions such as acquisitions, disposals, lease renewals, re gears and rent reviews Excellent written and oral communication skills including experience in presenting to senior governance forums Stakeholder engagement at all levels Experienced in instructing, managing and leading real estate suppliers Strong self starter Desirable Skills MRICS qualification would be highly beneficial Experience of working across Public Sector Government and/or Local Authorities Experience of creating an inclusive, high-performance team, taking ownership of issues and results If this role sounds like something that you would be interested in, please click the link to apply or get in touch with (url removed) Armed Forces Covenant DWP Core is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Disability confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, DWP guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (url removed) . We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following, this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
May 01, 2024
Contract
Lease hold Property Manager/Projects - (Inside IR35) Contract Term: up to end of March 2025 Contracting Authority: DWP Core Location: Hybrid - 2 days a week in the nearest DWP hub, please note if additional travel is required this will be expensed / Remote Working Working to the Head of Leasehold the Leasehold Mobilisation Manager, the candidate will work closely with others in the leasehold team and across DWP Estates either on the delivery of several projects, to free up others to work on mobilisation activities, or directly on supplier mobilisation activities. Activities could include lease acquisitions, divestments, lease renewals, regears, landlord consents, and day-to-day estate management work. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK's biggest public service department, it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers. As such, we operate on a scale that is almost unmatched anywhere in Europe and most people in Britain come into contact with us at some point in their lives. As a Lease hold Property Manager your main responsibilities will be To support the Leasehold team in the management of a number of programmes or projects including: Property transactions for example: acquisitions and disposals, lease regears and landlords' consents, Lease event management for example: Rent reviews & lease renewals, Day to day estate management duties to ensure compliance with lease obligations. Providing accurate annual and monthly forecasts for projects under their management Commercial assurance for property transactions and provide recommendations to governance forums where required, Instruction and management of third-party supplier partners Support the mobilisation of new suppliers specifically in areas that affect leasehold activities and processes, Support regular audits into accuracy of lease data, governance reports and supplier management reporting To keep abreast of wider Government property initiatives and other government departments strategic intentions, to determine their impact on the DWP Estate To ensure consistency in approach and continuous improvement by regularly reviewing methodology, process, and approach, identifying lessons learned and sharing knowledge as and when required. Essential Skills Extensive experience in commercial property management gained within the property function of a large organisation Experienced in lease and re gear negotiation A successful track record of managing complex and high value estate management transactions such as acquisitions, disposals, lease renewals, re gears and rent reviews Excellent written and oral communication skills including experience in presenting to senior governance forums Stakeholder engagement at all levels Experienced in instructing, managing and leading real estate suppliers Strong self starter Desirable Skills MRICS qualification would be highly beneficial Experience of working across Public Sector Government and/or Local Authorities Experience of creating an inclusive, high-performance team, taking ownership of issues and results If this role sounds like something that you would be interested in, please click the link to apply or get in touch with (url removed) Armed Forces Covenant DWP Core is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Disability confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, DWP guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (url removed) . We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following, this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
Our client is a unique London based invetsment manager in he real estate lending sector that has the insitutional background but also the forward thinking ability to make and drive decisions forward. As a result we are looking for an agile and forward thinking FD that can help drive and lead a team of 6 people and has a proven track record of being a leader of people with the asset class knowlegde in ideally private credit/debt and real estate. We are looking for a proven FD that can take ownership over a broad selection of operational responsibilities including Corporate accounting, Fund accounting, Tax, Operations, Treasury Alongside taking a lead on projects that promote adoption and implementation of technology to drive efficiency. this role requires you to lead on all external service providers and will be involved in all senior management meetings alongside managing an existing team of 6. The trajectory of the business is classic as moving from a boutique to a more institutional run firm an represent a very good time for a experienced FD to drive through change and leadership.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Our client is a unique London based invetsment manager in he real estate lending sector that has the insitutional background but also the forward thinking ability to make and drive decisions forward. As a result we are looking for an agile and forward thinking FD that can help drive and lead a team of 6 people and has a proven track record of being a leader of people with the asset class knowlegde in ideally private credit/debt and real estate. We are looking for a proven FD that can take ownership over a broad selection of operational responsibilities including Corporate accounting, Fund accounting, Tax, Operations, Treasury Alongside taking a lead on projects that promote adoption and implementation of technology to drive efficiency. this role requires you to lead on all external service providers and will be involved in all senior management meetings alongside managing an existing team of 6. The trajectory of the business is classic as moving from a boutique to a more institutional run firm an represent a very good time for a experienced FD to drive through change and leadership.
Summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Delivery Manager to join the Land & Nature Directorate to lead on and deliver many areas our organisational strategy, including our Nature, Climate Action, Let Estate, Urban Green and Everyone Welcome areas. If you're someone who has experience in delivering work across multiple complex activities and projects, has experience of working within a collaborative team environment and can demonstrate excellent leadership, then we'd then we'd love to hear from you! What it's like to work here We're bigger than you think, we're more complicated than we appear and we're larger scale than you'd imagine. We've got passionate people in all our teams, and we've got so much more we want to achieve. We're forever, for everyone and we really mean that. Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon and there will be an expectation for you to attend the office. However, there is flexibility on where you are based at other times. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. As a team, we spend our time working between Heelis, other National Trust office locations, on site with local property teams and remotely. This will be discussed in more detail at interview. What you'll be doing You'll be part of the Land & Nature Delivery Unit who have a varied and well established mix of skills, experience and leadership to enable to the Directorate to deliver, and support delivery, of key areas of National Trust strategy. We work across all of our Directorate strategic areas and team and with country / region and property colleagues to enable successful delivery. You could be working on various complex areas of delivery at any given time, leading internal and external stakeholders, and ultimately driving towards progress in delivering our strategy. You may lead on work through it's entire lifecycle or parts of it, always clearly contracting your valuable time and resource to best effect. You'll have budget management responsibility and may have line management responsibility. You'll lead on delivery in an inclusive and collaborative way, within the Delivery Unit and the wider Directorate and Land & Nature / Let Estate job families across the Trust. As part of the team, you will play your role in delivery of our 'function' within the Directorate and our agreed ways of working: Who we're looking for We're looking for an experienced person who is comfortable working in a dynamic, collaborative, and fast paced team environment who can bring their knowledge of delivery and project management, processes, and best practice to the team. In particular, we are looking for someone who has: •Experience of successfully delivering complex areas of work. This includes defining delivery timelines, resource needs, mapping out requirements and matrix delivery management across multiple areas. •Leadership experience and can demonstrate how they would enable a collaborate, effective and inclusive environment for delivery. •Communication, problem solving and influencing skills and be confident liaising with Senior Leadership up to Executive Level and can demonstrate experience of managing complex and contentious stakeholder relationships. •The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, providing line management support, development support of others and leading matrix teams made up of a mixture of roles to deliver work across multiple areas of delivery. •A curious mindset and desire for growth, finding ways to optimise how we can be more effective as a team and a Directorate. The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Tax-free childcare scheme Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places Independent financial advice Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Delivery Manager to join the Land & Nature Directorate to lead on and deliver many areas our organisational strategy, including our Nature, Climate Action, Let Estate, Urban Green and Everyone Welcome areas. If you're someone who has experience in delivering work across multiple complex activities and projects, has experience of working within a collaborative team environment and can demonstrate excellent leadership, then we'd then we'd love to hear from you! What it's like to work here We're bigger than you think, we're more complicated than we appear and we're larger scale than you'd imagine. We've got passionate people in all our teams, and we've got so much more we want to achieve. We're forever, for everyone and we really mean that. Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon and there will be an expectation for you to attend the office. However, there is flexibility on where you are based at other times. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. As a team, we spend our time working between Heelis, other National Trust office locations, on site with local property teams and remotely. This will be discussed in more detail at interview. What you'll be doing You'll be part of the Land & Nature Delivery Unit who have a varied and well established mix of skills, experience and leadership to enable to the Directorate to deliver, and support delivery, of key areas of National Trust strategy. We work across all of our Directorate strategic areas and team and with country / region and property colleagues to enable successful delivery. You could be working on various complex areas of delivery at any given time, leading internal and external stakeholders, and ultimately driving towards progress in delivering our strategy. You may lead on work through it's entire lifecycle or parts of it, always clearly contracting your valuable time and resource to best effect. You'll have budget management responsibility and may have line management responsibility. You'll lead on delivery in an inclusive and collaborative way, within the Delivery Unit and the wider Directorate and Land & Nature / Let Estate job families across the Trust. As part of the team, you will play your role in delivery of our 'function' within the Directorate and our agreed ways of working: Who we're looking for We're looking for an experienced person who is comfortable working in a dynamic, collaborative, and fast paced team environment who can bring their knowledge of delivery and project management, processes, and best practice to the team. In particular, we are looking for someone who has: •Experience of successfully delivering complex areas of work. This includes defining delivery timelines, resource needs, mapping out requirements and matrix delivery management across multiple areas. •Leadership experience and can demonstrate how they would enable a collaborate, effective and inclusive environment for delivery. •Communication, problem solving and influencing skills and be confident liaising with Senior Leadership up to Executive Level and can demonstrate experience of managing complex and contentious stakeholder relationships. •The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, providing line management support, development support of others and leading matrix teams made up of a mixture of roles to deliver work across multiple areas of delivery. •A curious mindset and desire for growth, finding ways to optimise how we can be more effective as a team and a Directorate. The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Tax-free childcare scheme Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places Independent financial advice Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.
Estates Officer/Senior Estates Officer £33,539 to Cira £39,000 per annum/pro rata Part time, 12 Month Maternity Cover Cirencester with flexible working from home option Publica is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and flexible individual to join the Estates Team as either an Estates Officer or Senior Estates Officer dependent on experience, qualification, and skill set. The role will assist in the management of the investment and service property portfolios for Cotswold, West Oxfordshire and Forest of Dean District Councils. The role is varied involving correspondence, drafting reports and site visits. If you have had experience of property management and or administration, property legal work or are a trainee surveyor this could be the role for you! About the role We have up to 12 months fixed term maternity cover, part-time hours between 23 to 27 per week, with flexible options to work from. You will be a trusted professional providing an estate function for all internal and external occupiers of the three Council's property portfolios. You will be required to agree/ negotiate heads of terms for new lease and licence transactions and subsequent lease & licence renewals and rent reviews, resale covenants and restrictions. To obtain the requisite authorities to process those transactions in accordance with the Councils Schemes of Delegation for Land and Property and the Councils Acquisition and Disposal Policy and to communicate and liaise with all interested parties through to completion. To tender, appoint and manage agents, valuers, surveyors, and other consultants as necessary and to instruct the Council's Legal officers in connection with the negotiated terms of property transactions (e.g. disposals/ acquisitions, leases/ licences and their review/ renewal). You will be responsible for debt recovery for rent, service charge recovery and accounts, Rating Surveyor management and EPC Surveyor. Part of the role will involve assisting the Asset Manager and Property Manager in carrying out property reviews and budget preparation. You will need A qualification in your area of expertise, equivalent to a degree or relevant experience of four years (depending on the level of experience) Knowledge and understanding of the issues and legislation affecting estates and property issues and ability to negotiate on property and estates related matters Knowledge and understanding of keeping of financial records and the use of related IT systems Good negotiating skills Communicates effectively at all levels (excellent verbal and written skills) Is customer focussed, responsive, and co-operative with customers Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with Data Protection For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jasmine McWilliams on or email What can we do for you Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role) 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 5% of your earnings Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with huge tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars Access to digital financial advice (covering your pension scheme, mortgages and other finances) Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us! To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It's important that we're a good fit for each other, so let us know what's important to you and why you want to work for Publica Group Ltd. Your CV will not be available to the hiring manager unless you are shortlisted for interview to assist with our non-biased screening process so please ensure you complete the application form in full. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities. Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Estates Officer/Senior Estates Officer £33,539 to Cira £39,000 per annum/pro rata Part time, 12 Month Maternity Cover Cirencester with flexible working from home option Publica is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and flexible individual to join the Estates Team as either an Estates Officer or Senior Estates Officer dependent on experience, qualification, and skill set. The role will assist in the management of the investment and service property portfolios for Cotswold, West Oxfordshire and Forest of Dean District Councils. The role is varied involving correspondence, drafting reports and site visits. If you have had experience of property management and or administration, property legal work or are a trainee surveyor this could be the role for you! About the role We have up to 12 months fixed term maternity cover, part-time hours between 23 to 27 per week, with flexible options to work from. You will be a trusted professional providing an estate function for all internal and external occupiers of the three Council's property portfolios. You will be required to agree/ negotiate heads of terms for new lease and licence transactions and subsequent lease & licence renewals and rent reviews, resale covenants and restrictions. To obtain the requisite authorities to process those transactions in accordance with the Councils Schemes of Delegation for Land and Property and the Councils Acquisition and Disposal Policy and to communicate and liaise with all interested parties through to completion. To tender, appoint and manage agents, valuers, surveyors, and other consultants as necessary and to instruct the Council's Legal officers in connection with the negotiated terms of property transactions (e.g. disposals/ acquisitions, leases/ licences and their review/ renewal). You will be responsible for debt recovery for rent, service charge recovery and accounts, Rating Surveyor management and EPC Surveyor. Part of the role will involve assisting the Asset Manager and Property Manager in carrying out property reviews and budget preparation. You will need A qualification in your area of expertise, equivalent to a degree or relevant experience of four years (depending on the level of experience) Knowledge and understanding of the issues and legislation affecting estates and property issues and ability to negotiate on property and estates related matters Knowledge and understanding of keeping of financial records and the use of related IT systems Good negotiating skills Communicates effectively at all levels (excellent verbal and written skills) Is customer focussed, responsive, and co-operative with customers Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with Data Protection For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jasmine McWilliams on or email What can we do for you Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role) 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 5% of your earnings Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with huge tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars Access to digital financial advice (covering your pension scheme, mortgages and other finances) Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us! To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It's important that we're a good fit for each other, so let us know what's important to you and why you want to work for Publica Group Ltd. Your CV will not be available to the hiring manager unless you are shortlisted for interview to assist with our non-biased screening process so please ensure you complete the application form in full. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities. Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.
Summary Are you an engaging individual who is known for their exceptional organisational skills, with a love for delivering first class support? We have just the role for you. We are looking for a Facilities & Support Services Coordinator at Barrington Court to work as part of wider management team looking after the day-to-day operations of this medieval manor farm estate, one of the first large mansion properties acquired by the National Trust. What it's like to work here Barrington Court sits within the South Somerset portfolio; the portfolio includes Montacute House, Lytes Cary Manor, Tintinhull Garden, Treasurers House, Stoke Sub Hamdon Priory, Priests House and Stembridge Tower Mill. Barrington Court is a property of change, and with a major restoration project - The Revival Project - life is certainly exciting at Barrington. We welcome over 60,000 visitors a year. There are some very busy days which require a 'all hands-on deck approach' so be prepared to work flexibly to ensure visitors have an amazing experience. We have a committed and passionate team that are focussed on delivering excellence every day and ensuring our visitors have a memorable visit. We work together as one, supporting each other to achieve a great level of success. Your days will vary from hour to hour, ensuring the property is always compliant, managing risk and ensuring our visitors are met with a well looked after property. For more information about our property please visit barrington-court What you'll be doing The National Trust is a busy organisation that has a lot going on at all times - you can guarantee that no day is the same, so you'll have to love variety. As Facilities and Support Services Co-ordinator you'll be supporting day to day operations and offer your advice beyond your team. You'll always champion best practice and will be confident challenging the norm when you think there's a better way of doing something. You'll be responsible for supporting the delivery of an efficient, effective and flexible facilities service, to enable the successful operation of the property. You'll support the team to meet its objectives by ensuring high standards are always delivered and maintained. You will be responsible for the administration of the regular building tasks and compliance work, co-ordinating contractors and facilitating access, and making sure the overall presentation of the property is always at its best. In addition to this you will form part of a duty manager team, where you will lead the property on the designated days. Please also read the full role profile attached to this advert. Who we're looking for Our team believe that people deserve more than just 'good service' but an amazing experience that they'll never forget, and we're looking for like-minded people to join us. We'd love to hear from you if you have; experience in a facilities role in a customer service environment. good organisational skills and attention to detail. good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. relevant experience in a Business Support environment; along with facilities or office supervision responsibility. knowledge of Health & Safety procedures. understanding of financial information. knowledge of building maintenance requirements. The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Tax-free childcare scheme Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places Independent financial advice Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Summary Are you an engaging individual who is known for their exceptional organisational skills, with a love for delivering first class support? We have just the role for you. We are looking for a Facilities & Support Services Coordinator at Barrington Court to work as part of wider management team looking after the day-to-day operations of this medieval manor farm estate, one of the first large mansion properties acquired by the National Trust. What it's like to work here Barrington Court sits within the South Somerset portfolio; the portfolio includes Montacute House, Lytes Cary Manor, Tintinhull Garden, Treasurers House, Stoke Sub Hamdon Priory, Priests House and Stembridge Tower Mill. Barrington Court is a property of change, and with a major restoration project - The Revival Project - life is certainly exciting at Barrington. We welcome over 60,000 visitors a year. There are some very busy days which require a 'all hands-on deck approach' so be prepared to work flexibly to ensure visitors have an amazing experience. We have a committed and passionate team that are focussed on delivering excellence every day and ensuring our visitors have a memorable visit. We work together as one, supporting each other to achieve a great level of success. Your days will vary from hour to hour, ensuring the property is always compliant, managing risk and ensuring our visitors are met with a well looked after property. For more information about our property please visit barrington-court What you'll be doing The National Trust is a busy organisation that has a lot going on at all times - you can guarantee that no day is the same, so you'll have to love variety. As Facilities and Support Services Co-ordinator you'll be supporting day to day operations and offer your advice beyond your team. You'll always champion best practice and will be confident challenging the norm when you think there's a better way of doing something. You'll be responsible for supporting the delivery of an efficient, effective and flexible facilities service, to enable the successful operation of the property. You'll support the team to meet its objectives by ensuring high standards are always delivered and maintained. You will be responsible for the administration of the regular building tasks and compliance work, co-ordinating contractors and facilitating access, and making sure the overall presentation of the property is always at its best. In addition to this you will form part of a duty manager team, where you will lead the property on the designated days. Please also read the full role profile attached to this advert. Who we're looking for Our team believe that people deserve more than just 'good service' but an amazing experience that they'll never forget, and we're looking for like-minded people to join us. We'd love to hear from you if you have; experience in a facilities role in a customer service environment. good organisational skills and attention to detail. good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. relevant experience in a Business Support environment; along with facilities or office supervision responsibility. knowledge of Health & Safety procedures. understanding of financial information. knowledge of building maintenance requirements. The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Tax-free childcare scheme Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places Independent financial advice Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.
Forest of Dean District Council
Coleford, Gloucestershire
Do you have experience of working in housing allocations and with choice based letting systems? About the role The HomeseekerPlus Partnership are seeking a highly organised, IT proficient expert to take a central coordination role to ensure that the current system is used to its full potential and that policy and legislation is adhered to. Although Forest Of Dean District Council will be hosting the role, you will be working on behalf of Cheltenham, Cotswold, Forest of Dean, Gloucester, Stroud, Tewkesbury and West Oxfordshire councils. The base location can be anywhere within the partnership area, but you will be expected to spend a minimum of one to two days a month in each location. You will be working with: The IT system provider, Housing Professionals at each local authority and Housing Providers both local and national. You will be required to: To take a central coordinating role between the seven local authorities involved in the HomeseekerPlus sub-regional Choice Based Lettings (CBL) scheme. To monitor the way the scheme is operated by all members (including Registered Housing Providers). To take a lead role in reviewing and developing the scheme to include changes in legislation, case law and developing "good practice". To monitor the contract with I.T. provider (Locata) and to co-ordinate proposals to enhance and develop the scheme. To act as a first point of contact for general enquiries about the working of the HomeseekerPlus scheme. The role will also have budget responsibilities ensuring that all contributions to the partnership are invoiced annually, and that spending is in accordance with the partnership agreement. You will need A minimum qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3 or A level, and/or three years relevant experience Demonstrable 'back office' IT systems knowledge, expert in using a range of technology and software packages, including Microsoft and Google Knowledge and experience in assessing complex situations. Ability to remain calm and confident when dealing with challenging customers and environments. Ability to resolve complex issues by negotiation. For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification. Please note internally this role will be called 'Homeseeker Plus Coordinator' Special Conditions Use of a car for work purposes BPSS Who are we Publica is a unique place to work - we're a local government organisation with a twist! Publica wants to transform the way local services are delivered. To help do this we have started to fundamentally rethink the way we design our services in the digital era so that Publica is a customer focused organisation driven by real user needs. What can we do for you Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role) 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 5% of your earnings Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with huge tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars Access to digital financial advice (covering your pension scheme, mortgages and other finances) Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us! To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It's important that we're a good fit for each other, so let us know what's important to you and why you want to work for Publica Group Ltd. Your CV will not be available to the hiring manager unless you are shortlisted for interview to assist with our non-biased screening process so please ensure you complete the application form in full. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Do you have experience of working in housing allocations and with choice based letting systems? About the role The HomeseekerPlus Partnership are seeking a highly organised, IT proficient expert to take a central coordination role to ensure that the current system is used to its full potential and that policy and legislation is adhered to. Although Forest Of Dean District Council will be hosting the role, you will be working on behalf of Cheltenham, Cotswold, Forest of Dean, Gloucester, Stroud, Tewkesbury and West Oxfordshire councils. The base location can be anywhere within the partnership area, but you will be expected to spend a minimum of one to two days a month in each location. You will be working with: The IT system provider, Housing Professionals at each local authority and Housing Providers both local and national. You will be required to: To take a central coordinating role between the seven local authorities involved in the HomeseekerPlus sub-regional Choice Based Lettings (CBL) scheme. To monitor the way the scheme is operated by all members (including Registered Housing Providers). To take a lead role in reviewing and developing the scheme to include changes in legislation, case law and developing "good practice". To monitor the contract with I.T. provider (Locata) and to co-ordinate proposals to enhance and develop the scheme. To act as a first point of contact for general enquiries about the working of the HomeseekerPlus scheme. The role will also have budget responsibilities ensuring that all contributions to the partnership are invoiced annually, and that spending is in accordance with the partnership agreement. You will need A minimum qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3 or A level, and/or three years relevant experience Demonstrable 'back office' IT systems knowledge, expert in using a range of technology and software packages, including Microsoft and Google Knowledge and experience in assessing complex situations. Ability to remain calm and confident when dealing with challenging customers and environments. Ability to resolve complex issues by negotiation. For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification. Please note internally this role will be called 'Homeseeker Plus Coordinator' Special Conditions Use of a car for work purposes BPSS Who are we Publica is a unique place to work - we're a local government organisation with a twist! Publica wants to transform the way local services are delivered. To help do this we have started to fundamentally rethink the way we design our services in the digital era so that Publica is a customer focused organisation driven by real user needs. What can we do for you Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role) 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 5% of your earnings Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with huge tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars Access to digital financial advice (covering your pension scheme, mortgages and other finances) Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us! To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It's important that we're a good fit for each other, so let us know what's important to you and why you want to work for Publica Group Ltd. Your CV will not be available to the hiring manager unless you are shortlisted for interview to assist with our non-biased screening process so please ensure you complete the application form in full. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.
Core Real Estate Associate Team: Real Estate (Core Real Estate), London Reports to: Team Leader Purpose of job We are currently seeking to recruit an Associate with 2+ year post qualification experience in the real estate sector. The Associate will have had a broad range of non-contentious real estate but with a specific skill set relating to corporate real estate and real estate finance transactions. The Associate must have a broad knowledge of real estate as an asset class and would be involved in driving and managing complex and large scale investment transactions and projects for a wide range of clients which include PE houses, funds and debt clients. The firm advises in a way that supports the client's strategic objectives whilst being practical and commercial and we would expect candidates to demonstrate their ability to provide advice in this way. What's in it for you? Our market-leading real estate practice combines key sector knowledge, unparalleled technical ability and a commercial focus, which ensures clients receive the best possible support and guidance. We are consistently ranked number one by the legal directories (Chambers and Legal 500) across all of real estate disciplines with lawyers that are recognised as experts in their fields. Much of the complex work we carry out requires a multi-disciplinary approach and we regularly work closely, with specialisms across the firm in our corporate, finance, tax and risk management functions. We focus on all issues relating to planning, construction and engineering, direct and indirect investment, funds, real estate & property finance, tax, development, securitisation, dispute resolution, environment and regulatory. We advise across not only on the more traditional areas of real estate such as commercial and retail, but also the "alternative" asset classes such as student accommodation, hotels, healthcare, data centres, logistics and build to rent. Clients include: BlackRock, The Crown Estate, Tesco, Great Portland Estates, Heathrow Airport Ltd, Lendlease, Transport for London, 12 of the world's largest Sovereign Wealth Funds, and 50% of the world's largest real estate private equity investors. • Acted on the three largest single asset property deals in the UK: Advised Canary Wharf Group plc and Landsec Group plc on £1.28 billion sale of 20 Fenchurch Street to LKK Health Products Group, advised CC Land on the £1.15 billion acquisition of the Cheesegrater, 122 Leadenhall, from a joint venture between British Land and Oxford Properties, and advised JP Morgan/National Pension Service on the sale of 8 Canada Square, the HSBC Tower to the Qatar Investment Authority for £1.17 billion. • Advising The Crown Estate on the asset management of their prestigious Central London portfolio, valued at £7bn - Regent Street and St James'. We advise on the full range of real estate matters, ranging from temporary lettings to joint venture developments. • Sole real estate adviser to the UK's largest supermarket chain - Tesco. A client of the firm for over 30 years, we are sole adviser to Tesco for real estate legal advice in relation to their portfolio of approximately 2,500 properties across the country, which includes supermarkets, distribution centres, commercial and residential space. • Advising Landsec, one of the UK's largest commercial property companies, on their £2.2bn reinvention of Victoria, delivering offices, high quality apartments, high profile retail and numerous restaurants. The team works across a number of sectors including operational real estate sectors such as BTR/Multi-family, student housing, Hotels, retirement living, data-centres as well as offices, logistics and retail. The team regularly advise on some of the largest transactions in these sectors and are undertaking more cross-border transactions as well. The strength of the development practice is such that the team are involved in some of the most prestigious urban redevelopments across the UK including Paradise Circus in Birmingham as well as Kings Cross. Key responsibilities • Develops specialist expertise and identifies potential legal issues arising outside own practice area • Uses technical skills and knowledge to suggest creative, but practical solutions • Drafts complex documents and consults where appropriate • Manages complex files and multiple workloads, consulting when appropriate • Conducts negotiations and adapts approach to fit client needs • Takes client instructions and has a full understanding of the client's goals • Gives commercially astute advice and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the commercial issues that clients face • Monitors any changes in scope with the client and keeps the partner updated • Manages work demands to ensure that time is available for Firm and practice management activities • Demonstrates a full understanding of how the Firm manages its business to achieve growth and profitability • Generates realistic fee estimates for partner review Key relationships • Partners and Senior Associates Experience and knowledge • Solid experience across the entire real estate sector, gained within a comparable environment to Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Skills and competencies The successful candidate will demonstrate: • Analytical and drafting skills • Flexibility and adaptability, supporting cases across a broad range of legal issues • Commercial focus with a knowledge of key areas of the law and able to provide clear, concise, practical advice • A high level of client contact and responsibility for client matters • The ability to project manage client matters, coordinating fee earners in Real Estate and other departments as required • Delegation and supervisory skills where appropriate • Confidence in front of clients • Clear and concise communication skills • The ability to work independently but also keen to work in a challenging, team-based environment • A willingness and ability to support business development activity, creating and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying new business opportunities Diversity, inclusion and working differently At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a firm with an increasingly flexible workforce and is supportive of flexible working arrangements, tailored to the individual, wherever possible. Please feel free to speak to the Recruitment Team about the flexibility we are offering for this role. Confidentiality Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner ensure all hardcopy and electronic materials containing confidential information are securely stored and accessible only to those authorised to view such content. Agencies Please note: we will not accept speculative CVs sent to hiring managers or partners via email. We can only accept CVs sent via the portal from agencies that have agreed terms of business with the Recruitment team. For further information, contact . Disclosure As a regulated firm of solicitors, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is required to undertake appropriate vetting of staff. In addition to completion, by applicants who accept a job offer, of a regulatory questionnaire, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner uses a specialist provider to undertake professional verification and background checks (including through electronic data sources, and directly with employers and professional bodies/regulators) on our behalf. We will also undertake certain verifications ourselves. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner adopts a risk-based approach to its vetting procedures, which are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with IT, legal and regulatory obligations. For further details, please see our recruitment website
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Core Real Estate Associate Team: Real Estate (Core Real Estate), London Reports to: Team Leader Purpose of job We are currently seeking to recruit an Associate with 2+ year post qualification experience in the real estate sector. The Associate will have had a broad range of non-contentious real estate but with a specific skill set relating to corporate real estate and real estate finance transactions. The Associate must have a broad knowledge of real estate as an asset class and would be involved in driving and managing complex and large scale investment transactions and projects for a wide range of clients which include PE houses, funds and debt clients. The firm advises in a way that supports the client's strategic objectives whilst being practical and commercial and we would expect candidates to demonstrate their ability to provide advice in this way. What's in it for you? Our market-leading real estate practice combines key sector knowledge, unparalleled technical ability and a commercial focus, which ensures clients receive the best possible support and guidance. We are consistently ranked number one by the legal directories (Chambers and Legal 500) across all of real estate disciplines with lawyers that are recognised as experts in their fields. Much of the complex work we carry out requires a multi-disciplinary approach and we regularly work closely, with specialisms across the firm in our corporate, finance, tax and risk management functions. We focus on all issues relating to planning, construction and engineering, direct and indirect investment, funds, real estate & property finance, tax, development, securitisation, dispute resolution, environment and regulatory. We advise across not only on the more traditional areas of real estate such as commercial and retail, but also the "alternative" asset classes such as student accommodation, hotels, healthcare, data centres, logistics and build to rent. Clients include: BlackRock, The Crown Estate, Tesco, Great Portland Estates, Heathrow Airport Ltd, Lendlease, Transport for London, 12 of the world's largest Sovereign Wealth Funds, and 50% of the world's largest real estate private equity investors. • Acted on the three largest single asset property deals in the UK: Advised Canary Wharf Group plc and Landsec Group plc on £1.28 billion sale of 20 Fenchurch Street to LKK Health Products Group, advised CC Land on the £1.15 billion acquisition of the Cheesegrater, 122 Leadenhall, from a joint venture between British Land and Oxford Properties, and advised JP Morgan/National Pension Service on the sale of 8 Canada Square, the HSBC Tower to the Qatar Investment Authority for £1.17 billion. • Advising The Crown Estate on the asset management of their prestigious Central London portfolio, valued at £7bn - Regent Street and St James'. We advise on the full range of real estate matters, ranging from temporary lettings to joint venture developments. • Sole real estate adviser to the UK's largest supermarket chain - Tesco. A client of the firm for over 30 years, we are sole adviser to Tesco for real estate legal advice in relation to their portfolio of approximately 2,500 properties across the country, which includes supermarkets, distribution centres, commercial and residential space. • Advising Landsec, one of the UK's largest commercial property companies, on their £2.2bn reinvention of Victoria, delivering offices, high quality apartments, high profile retail and numerous restaurants. The team works across a number of sectors including operational real estate sectors such as BTR/Multi-family, student housing, Hotels, retirement living, data-centres as well as offices, logistics and retail. The team regularly advise on some of the largest transactions in these sectors and are undertaking more cross-border transactions as well. The strength of the development practice is such that the team are involved in some of the most prestigious urban redevelopments across the UK including Paradise Circus in Birmingham as well as Kings Cross. Key responsibilities • Develops specialist expertise and identifies potential legal issues arising outside own practice area • Uses technical skills and knowledge to suggest creative, but practical solutions • Drafts complex documents and consults where appropriate • Manages complex files and multiple workloads, consulting when appropriate • Conducts negotiations and adapts approach to fit client needs • Takes client instructions and has a full understanding of the client's goals • Gives commercially astute advice and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the commercial issues that clients face • Monitors any changes in scope with the client and keeps the partner updated • Manages work demands to ensure that time is available for Firm and practice management activities • Demonstrates a full understanding of how the Firm manages its business to achieve growth and profitability • Generates realistic fee estimates for partner review Key relationships • Partners and Senior Associates Experience and knowledge • Solid experience across the entire real estate sector, gained within a comparable environment to Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Skills and competencies The successful candidate will demonstrate: • Analytical and drafting skills • Flexibility and adaptability, supporting cases across a broad range of legal issues • Commercial focus with a knowledge of key areas of the law and able to provide clear, concise, practical advice • A high level of client contact and responsibility for client matters • The ability to project manage client matters, coordinating fee earners in Real Estate and other departments as required • Delegation and supervisory skills where appropriate • Confidence in front of clients • Clear and concise communication skills • The ability to work independently but also keen to work in a challenging, team-based environment • A willingness and ability to support business development activity, creating and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying new business opportunities Diversity, inclusion and working differently At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a firm with an increasingly flexible workforce and is supportive of flexible working arrangements, tailored to the individual, wherever possible. Please feel free to speak to the Recruitment Team about the flexibility we are offering for this role. Confidentiality Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner ensure all hardcopy and electronic materials containing confidential information are securely stored and accessible only to those authorised to view such content. Agencies Please note: we will not accept speculative CVs sent to hiring managers or partners via email. We can only accept CVs sent via the portal from agencies that have agreed terms of business with the Recruitment team. For further information, contact . Disclosure As a regulated firm of solicitors, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is required to undertake appropriate vetting of staff. In addition to completion, by applicants who accept a job offer, of a regulatory questionnaire, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner uses a specialist provider to undertake professional verification and background checks (including through electronic data sources, and directly with employers and professional bodies/regulators) on our behalf. We will also undertake certain verifications ourselves. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner adopts a risk-based approach to its vetting procedures, which are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with IT, legal and regulatory obligations. For further details, please see our recruitment website