Commercial Property Manager
| Posting date: | 14 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £56,000.0 to £62,387.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £56,000-£62,387 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 May 2025 |
| Location: | City of London, London, ec2v 5aa |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4686802_1747216183 |
Summary
Your new company
This Housing Association stands as one of London's foremost housing associations, committed to building vibrant, long-lasting communities where people can truly flourish.In the role of Commercial Properties Manager, you'll take the lead in shaping the commercial and ground floor spaces across our estates, helping to bring our places to life.You'll be responsible for guiding and inspiring a team to deliver a high-quality, compliant commercial property management service, while also overseeing key elements of our wider Commercial Properties operations.
Your new role
Oversee the delivery of a high-performing, compliant commercial property management service that meets financial and service KPIs, maximises portfolio returns, and ensures value for money. Lead and develop a team, manage stakeholder relationships, and handle all aspects of rent, service charges, lettings, and lease events. Report to senior leadership on business performance and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
Lead the team in letting and selling commercial units, developing strategies that align with residential uses while maximising asset value. Ensure high standards in property management, financial performance, and compliance. Oversee building works, tenant fit-outs, and void management, balancing commercial and residential needs. Support budget planning and long-term business strategy, implement effective performance management, and act as the escalation point for complex issues. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive strategic decisions and optimise portfolio returns.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you'll need proven experience of managing commercial property operations, strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and a solid grasp of commercial property legislation and transactions. You should have a track record in customer service, project management, budgeting, and business improvement. Familiarity with development, lettings, and sales processes is essential, along with the ability to lead negotiations and manage external partners. MRICS accreditation (or working towards it) is desirable.
What you'll get in return
- Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply)
- Generous pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply)
- Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations.
- Health cash plan
- Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more.
- Interest-free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Life Assurance x 4 annual salary
What you need to do now
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