Estates & Asset Manager

Position: Estates & Asset Manager

Location: Cumbria

Salary: Competitive Package Available Full-time Permanent

Our national retail client is seeking a hands-on Estates & Asset Manager to manage a mixed portfolio of residential, retail, and distribution assets. Reporting directly to the Owner/Investor and Group Finance Director, this role focuses on driving asset performance, progressing disposals, and resolving legacy property issues with efficiency and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities include: -

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive overview of the property portfolio, including ownership structures, asset performance, and key estate data.
• Implement and manage a robust portfolio management system to support effective decision-making and reporting.
• Identify underperforming assets and lead disposal strategies from appraisal through to completion.
• Resolve property-related issues, including compliance, tenancy, and asset condition matters.
• Provide strategic hold, sell, and asset enhancement recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Group Finance Director to support financial planning, investment decisions, and portfolio optimisation

Candidates background & experience: -

• Demonstrable experience in property, estates, or asset management within a multi-site portfolio environment.
• Proven track record of delivering asset disposals, portfolio optimisation, and rationalisation programmes.
• Highly organised with the ability to introduce structure, governance, and effective management processes across complex property portfolios.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with the capability to work autonomously and drive initiatives through to completion.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with confidence in engaging directly with owners, investors, and senior leadership teams.
• MRICS qualification preferred, with experience gained from a landlord-side environment considered highly advantageous.

Interested candidates should forward their CV in strictest confidence