Property Community Manager
| Posting date: | 15 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £58,176.60 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £58176.60 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 June 2026 |
| Location: | Warwick, CV34 5BW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0374-26-0031 |
Summary
As part of the Estates leadership team, the postholder will consistently rolemodel our values and behaviours, setting a positive example for teams across the service and to provide short-term cover for colleagues during periods of leave. The post holder must work safely, uphold safeguarding and infectioncontrol standards, participate in training and appraisal, support continuous improvement, and follow Company and Trust policies including environmental, compliance and governance requirements. Lead the management of land and property matters, including freehold, leasehold, licences, and shared occupation. Assess estate performance against clinical need, accessibility, patient flow, and system priorities. Contribute to system-wide planning through a strong understanding of population health, service demand, and long-term transformation. Identify estate risks, gaps, and opportunities, providing professional advice to clinical, operational, and executive teams. Manage complex lease obligations, including rent reviews, break clauses, dilapidations, and sub-letting. Community Estate Operations Provide senior operational oversight of community buildings (NHS Property Services and private landlords), ensuring they are: Safe and legally compliant Fit for purpose and accessible Efficiently and optimally used Resolve day-to-day estate issues, including maintenance escalations, occupancy changes, service charges, and landlord disputes. Chair and coordinate Building User Groups and act as the senior escalation point for estate concerns. Chair the relevant meetings on behalf of the Company and Trust. Maintain accurate and auditable property, lease, and compliance data. Work collaboratively with key stakeholders including Facility Management, Health & Safety and compliance Teams, and operational teams across multiple sites. Manage Capital and revenue expenditure provided by the Trust for any agreed works. Review and monitor the Property Services works undertaken across the portfolio and provide assurances of Value for Money on a monthly basis.Contribute and challenge the End of year True-up with NHS property services. Estate Strategy & Service Transformation Lead the development and ongoing review of the Community Estate Strategy, Identify opportunities for investment, disinvestment, consolidation, and co-location in partnership with operational teams and Trust colleaguesDevelop estate plans supporting future growth, rationalisation, digital working, and third-party utilisation. Maintain a portfolio pipeline supported by data analysis, financial modelling, and stakeholder engagement. Business Cases & Options Appraisal Lead and support options appraisals and business cases (SOC, OBC, FBC)Evaluate financial, legal, operational, and strategic impacts of estate decisions. Provide clear, evidence-based recommendations to senior leadership and governance forums. Legal & Professional Interface Act as the organisations lead contact with solicitors, landlords, agents, and surveyors. Coordinate lease negotiations, surrenders, acquisitions, disposals, and dilapidation settlements. Ensure compliance with legislation, NHS governance, and procurement requirements. Scope & Autonomy Operates with a high level of professional autonomy within agreed strategic frameworks. Manages complex estate matters across multiple sites with material financial and service impact. Influences senior leaders and system partners through professional expertise and evidence-based advice.