Client side - Junior Property Manager

We have a fantastic client side opportunity based in the Chester region for a junior property manager surveyor to join the estates team working in the retail sector. The post would suit someone with a real estate degree or someone with a background in property.Purpose of the role

• Assisting with the management of portfolio
• Advice/Liaison to Retail Operations regarding store property matters
• Liaison with the maintenance help desk over trading stores repair matters.
• Liaison with car park operators over running of car parks and collection of income
• Liaison with store managers over property matters affecting their store
• Liaison with the Project team, advising & supporting them on property matters affecting the store refit & new store programme.

In this role you can expect to:

• Store liaison: Provide interface between maintenance help desk and stores over property-related issues
• Property Management: To assist in the management of the property portfolio to maximise income and minimise expenditure
• Tenant Management : To assist in the management of the tenanted property portfolio to maximise income and recover maintenance, service charges and insurance expenditure where appropriate. Assist in the letting of voids and disposal of surplus property
• Service charge and insurance: Assisting the Property Management Surveyors with managing the service charge and insurance budget for the trading portfolio
• Administration: Maintain the Property Management System for assigned responsibilities so that it is kept up to date and accurate
• In-store taxi-free phone service: To assist with the management of the taxi-free phone service in stores, ensure operational functionality, manage and maximise the income stream, liaise with Projects when store refits take place to ensure continuity of service
• Store Parking: To assist with the management and control of store car parks where applicable through the agreement with our car park operators. Manage and maximise the income stream and identify opportunities to expand the scheme
• Business Advice: To provide accurate and timely advice to Retail Operations as and when required
• External Relationships: Maintain good relationships with external bodies, tenants, Landlords and local authorities.
• Professional Competence: Keep up to date with technical/professional advances and legislative changes in order to provide high standards of advice by reading professional journals, attending appropriate courses

You should apply if you possess:

• Financial acumen
• Computer literacy; knowledge of producing and working with spreadsheets and knowledge of databases
• Knowledge of property management

What to expect from us:

• Collaborative environment
• A competitive salary with an excellent benefit package £30000 - £35000
• Company car
• 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday
• 15% store discount, 30% club individual restaurant discount
• Discounted gym membership
• Charity fundraising events
• Educational sponsorship
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Long service awards
• Reward & recognition

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