Property Lead

Working under the Rural Asset Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the properties are safe, compliant, well maintained and managed effectively, while supporting the long-term needs and objectives of the business.

Working closely with tenants, contractors, professional advisers, and colleagues across the business, you will take ownership of property maintenance, compliance, budgets, and investment planning.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading the day-to-day operation of the residential and commercial property portfolio.
• Developing and delivering property maintenance and investment plans in line with business priorities.
• Coordinating property inspections, maintenance works and remedial works.
• Ensuring properties and estate infrastructure are safe, compliant, and well maintained.
• Maintaining accurate property, compliance, and statutory records.
• Supporting property budgets, expenditure, and cost control.
• Helping to ensure projects are delivered safely on time and within budget.
• Procuring and managing contractors, consultants and suppliers, monitoring performance, and service standards.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with tenants, agents, landowners, contractors, and professional advisers.
• Working collaboratively with internal teams to resolve property-related issues and deliver improvements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve the condition, efficiency, and long-term value of the property portfolio.
• Supporting the wider Property & Estates team with the management of residential, rural and leisure operations where required.

What we're looking for:

• An organised and proactive property professional with experience of managing a varied property and estate portfolio.
• Someone with a degree-level qualification in Property Management, Rural Estate Management, Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Someone with significant experience in property or estate management.
• Good knowledge of property legislation, statutory compliance, health and safety and property management requirements.
• Experience coordinating inspections, maintenance, and contractors.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants, and professional advisers.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• The confidence to work independently, take ownership and make decisions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel across the property portfolio.

Skill and Qualification Requirements:

• Experience within agriculture, rural estates, or another land-based organisation.
• MRICS, FAAV or progress towards a relevant professional qualification.
• Knowledge of planning, development, and environmental regulations.
• Experience managing both residential and commercial property.
• Experience of working across a diverse estate or multi-property portfolio.

Why consider this role?

This is an opportunity to join a growing and diverse business and take ownership of a varied property portfolio.

You’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on the safety, condition, efficiency, and long-term value of the estate, working across a range of property types and with a broad network of colleagues and external stakeholders.

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