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Client side opportunity for an Asset Manager to join a UK property investment and development company. They focus on delivering long-term value through the acquisition, development, and active management of property assets. With a strong presence in the commercial property sector, the business has particular expertise in industrial and logistics property, alongside interests in office, retail, leisure, land, and selected residential opportunities. Their approach is driven by a clear commitment to identifying potential, enhancing asset performance, and creating sustainable growth across the portfolio. As an owner, investor, and developer, they adopt a hands-on strategy at every stage of the property lifecycle. From acquisition and refurbishment through to asset management, leasing, and disposal, the company works to unlock value and deliver well-positioned property solutions for occupiers and stakeholders alike. Their portfolio reflects a diverse and carefully managed mix of assets, supported by an entrepreneurial mindset and a long-term investment outlook. By combining market insight with practical delivery. Role Purpose The Asset Manager is responsible for driving the performance of the UK commercial property portfolio through proactive business plan delivery, leasing activity, tenant engagement, value-enhancing initiatives, and hold / sell analysis. The role will work closely with investment, finance, property management, and external advisers to maximise income, value, and return across the portfolio. Key Responsibilities Portfolio and Asset Performance Manage a portfolio of UK commercial property assets in line with approved asset business plans. Monitor income, occupancy, WAULT, covenant strength, lease events, and operating performance. Identify and execute opportunities to enhance asset value, reduce risk, and improve income sustainability. Prepare regular asset performance reports for internal stakeholders, lenders, and investors where required. Leasing and Tenant Management Lead leasing strategy across relevant assets, including lettings, renewals, regears, surrenders, and rent reviews. Work with leasing agents to market vacant space and secure new occupiers. Review heads of terms and instruct legal advisers through to completion. Build strong tenant relationships and respond to occupational issues in a commercial and pragmatic manner. Monitor arrears, tenant performance, and covenant risk in collaboration with property management and finance teams. Business Planning Prepare and maintain detailed asset business plans, budgets, and hold / sell recommendations. Undertake financial analysis of leasing options, capex projects, redevelopment opportunities, and disposal scenarios. Track delivery against business plan objectives and recommend corrective action where needed. Support annual budget and forecasting processes with finance and property management teams. Capital Projects and Value-Add Initiatives Identify and oversee asset management initiatives such as refurbishments, ESG upgrades, repositioning, reconfiguration, and redevelopment opportunities. Work with project managers, surveyors, and consultants to deliver capex initiatives on time and within budget. Assess project feasibility and monitor return on investment. Acquisitions and Disposals Support underwriting, due diligence, and transition of new acquisitions into the portfolio. Assist in preparing assets for sale, including data room materials, business plans, and adviser coordination. Contribute to disposal strategy and execution. Asset Manager Stakeholder and Adviser Management Manage external agents, surveyors, legal advisers, managing agents, and consultants. Collaborate with internal investment, finance, ESG, and property management teams. Prepare papers, presentations, and recommendations for investment committees and senior management. ESG and Risk Management Support implementation of ESG initiatives across the portfolio. Monitor key operational, leasing, compliance, and market risks affecting each asset. Ensure asset strategies reflect relevant statutory, environmental, and occupier considerations. Person Specification Experience Relevant asset management experience within UK commercial property. Experience managing landlord-owned office, industrial, logistics, retail, or mixed-use assets. Proven track record of delivering leasing transactions and asset management initiatives. Experience producing business plans and financial analysis for investment assets. Familiarity with acquisition and disposal processes preferred. Qualifications Degree in Real Estate, Property MRICS Skills and Knowledge Strong understanding of the UK commercial property market. Good knowledge of landlord and tenant matters, leasing structures, rent reviews, lease renewals, and property valuation drivers. Strong financial modelling and cash flow analysis skills. Proficient in Excel and property software. Strong report writing and presentation skills. Able to analyse complex issues and make commercially sound recommendations. Personal Attributes Commercially astute and entrepreneurial. Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Proactive and results-oriented. Highly organised with strong attention to detail. Confident in working independently and as part of a team. Benefits Pension Car allowance Private medical insurance Bonus scheme 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 24/7 Gym Access Fantastic opportunity with career progression 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. 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Experienced Sales Negotiator required to initially cover maternity, possibly leading to permanent position for Orpington's leading agency! About Us Orpington's leading estate agency, consistently selling more properties locally than any other agent every year since 2016. They operate exclusively as a sales branch, focusing solely on property sales without lettings. Role Summary As a Sales Consultant , you will be responsible for generating new business, handling property viewings, negotiating sales, and delivering excellent service to clients throughout the buying and selling process. Key Responsibilities Proactively generate new business through outbound calls, door knocking, and networking Conduct market appraisals and win new instructions Organise and attend property viewings Build and maintain strong client relationships Negotiate offers and manage sales through to completion Meet and exceed sales targets and KPIs Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the local property market Requirements Previous experience in estate agency sales or a similar target-driven role (preferred) Excellent communication and negotiation skills Strong work ethic and a proactive, can-do attitude Full UK driving licence and access to a car Confident, presentable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment What We Offer 25,000 basic salary with 45,000+ realistic OTE Uncapped commission structure Career progression opportunities Ongoing training and development Supportive and energetic team environment Pkease send CV if you wish to be considered for the role.

Lettings Manager Based in Harrogate with travel to surrounding areas & Leeds £40,000 - £50,000 per annum , dependent on experience 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Are you an experienced Lettings professional searching for a new challenge? Do you want to join a growing independent agency with exciting plans for expansion through acquisition? We are working with a forward-thinking independent lettings agency in Harrogate who are seeking a Lettings Manager to play a key role in their ambitious growth plans. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with proven lettings experience who thrives in a hands-on role and wants to be part of a business on an upward trajectory. You will be responsible for driving portfolio growth, managing the day-to-day lettings operations, and leading a small but dedicated team. The successful candidate will be commercially minded, customer-focused , and happy to roll up their sleeves when needed. Your key responsibilities will include: Portfolio Growth & Business Development : Identify opportunities and proactively grow the lettings portfolio through targeted marketing, networking, referrals, and landlord acquisition. Valuations & Instructions : Attend and conduct professional lettings valuations and convert appraisals into new instructions through effective relationship building. Lettings Process Management : Manage enquiries, arrange and carry out viewings, negotiate offers and ensure tenancy agreements, referencing and move-ins are processed efficiently and compliantly, whilst maintaining strong landlord and tenant communication. Lease Renewals & Rent Reviews: Keep up to date with local market trends and advise landlords accurately, proactively manage tenancy renewals, negotiate rent increases and ensure landlords receive a strong return on investment. Management & Leadership: Lead, motivate and develop a small lettings team, ensuring high performance and exceptional customer service, in-line with business targets. Compliance: Ensure all lettings activities are carried out in line with current legislation and industry best practice, maintaining high standards of professionalism. Operational Support: As part of a small but growing business, you will occasionally assist with other areas when needed (e.g. covering during annual leave or during busy periods). SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Proven experience within residential lettings, ideally at Manager, Assistant Manager or Senior Negotiator level. ARLA qualified (Level 3) or willing to obtain within 2 years. Strong track record in handling valuations, winning new instructions and growing portfolios. Confident leader with the ability to motivate and support a team through ongoing training and mentorship. Commercially aware with a drive to increase revenue and expand market share. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, able to build rapport with a wide range of stakeholders. Thorough understanding of lettings legislation, compliance and industry regulations . Flexible and proactive with a willingness to "roll your sleeves up" to support across areas of the business when required. Comfortable using lettings CRM systems and digital tools to streamline processes. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small but growing lettings agency with significant plans for growth. If you are an experienced Lettings Manager, Assistant Lettings Manager or Senior Negotiator with a desire to join a business at a critical stage of growth which can offer a clear scope of progression as the business expands, please apply today by submitting your CV. If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Matt Pallister directly on (url removed) (phone number removed). Thank you for taking an interest in the role advertised. We'd like to confirm that each CV received is read thoroughly by a trained consultant; if your application is shortlisted then you will be contacted via telephone in the first instance. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand at the CV received, and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the role. However, we endeavour to consider all applicants for future opportunities; should you wish to speak to the named consultant about your application, please contact us directly.

A property investment company based in Buckinghamshire has numerous retained commercial and residential property assets within its property portfolio and as such are looking for a Technical Manager. Our client is looking to substantially grow the portfolio through the acquisition of a wide variety of property assets including retail, industrial, offices, residential and leisure properties. Taken together with the existing portfolio there exists a wide range of opportunities to create further value through refurbishment and redevelopment of the property assets. Working as part of the acquisitions team the purpose of the role is to ensure information is produced, checked and distributed on programme to the correct quality and within budget to enable effective sub-contract procurement and build programmes to be met. The company requires a rounded individual who will help deliver these projects through the planning, design and build phase. This role would suit a practically minded individual from a technical background. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Appointing and managing design teams and consultants and liaising with architects, engineers, party wall surveyors, building control and town planners. Assist with the preparation of technical budgets when requested. Check drawings to ensure the proposals / details are practical and economical. In all matters to refer where necessary for advice and guidance to supervisors. Check all drawings to ensure proposals / details are practical and economic and where necessary Improvements which will result in cost / time reductions. Ensure consultants are appointed in sufficient time to meet the agreed programme following sign off from supervisors. Ensure clearance of Building Regulations and other relevant conditions. Prepare and update specifications in association with the Sales and Lettings departments. Ensure the effective co-ordination of planning, Design Freeze and working drawings ensuring that discrepancies are reported and agreed. Organise the approval of specialist drawings through consultants as necessary. Resolve design and building problems contacting relevant personnel and consultants as appropriate. Liaise with acquisitions surveyor and internal planning, architects, projects, estates and sales/lettings departments. Approve consultants claim for payment in conjunction with Development Manager. Prepare and submit information pursuant to planning conditions, chasing them through to discharge in a timely manner. As required, evaluate requirements for environmental standards and seek the most economic way forward. Obtain service information and quotations and place order to meet the building programme following the relevant approval ensuring the services are procured in the most financially economic way. Organise for disconnection or alteration of existing services for building purposes when necessary. Organise / procure postal addresses, SAP calculations, heating layouts, sanitary ware schedules and other pertinent technical information that may be applicable. Organise and administer where relevant Section 38, Section 104, Section 278 agreements where necessary. Organise consultants to carry out all necessary site surveys, soil report and contamination report etc. Perform duties as CDM Co-ordinator referring to the Development Manager (acting as Principle Contractor) where necessary. Under the duties above, to prepare pre-construction information plans, issue F10’s, review where requested Health & Safety documentation and method statements. Prepare an Operations & Maintenance Manual incorporating a Health & Safety File for hand over to management company or estates department. Register sites with NHBC and Local Authority where appropriate. Ensure that the technical budget is updated as necessary with all orders placed, and all invoices paid. Place contracts within budget values where possible, seeking confirmation of order prior to proceeding and consulting Development Manager for guidance if the consultants’ quotation exceeds the budget value. Attend to consultants’ contract administration. Comply with company contracts, regulations and administration systems in force at the time. Keep up to date with correct building products, techniques, regulations and legislation that may impact the performance of the required duties. If requested to write to consultants of delays / additional costs occur and give appropriate notices where necessary regarding contra charges. Ensure Party Wall surveyors are appointed where relevant. Support the estates department with any technical queries, including preparation of lease plans. Liaise with the maintenance manager on the existing portfolio in monitoring and recording compliance with regard to all standard health and safety matters including; – Deregulation Act 2015 – the installation of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms in all residential properties. Placement of up to date Health and Safety manuals in the reception of all multi-let buildings Legionella risk assessment and testing Asbestos survey reports EPC certificates Fire safety Gas safety certificates Electrical certificates Only when agreed with the Acquisitions Director: Revise consultant’s programme Alter the company’s standard Consultants Contract Terms & Conditions Agree initial, or subsequently alter, professional fees Withdraw or reduce the value of the contra charges Increase the value of the consultant’s account Terminate consultant’s contract Execute legally binding agreement. SKILLS REQUIRED: Experienced Technical Manager Ability to communicate well at all levels and with all parties Strong auditing skills and diligent Enthusiasm Professional attitude Transparent Hands on approach and willing to take ownership IT literate Good eye for detail Works well under pressure Excellent time management skills