Commercial Property Manager

1 week ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Smiths News Full time £42,000 - £52,000

£42,000 to £52,000 per annum plus £5,688 per annum car allowance, bonus and benefits.

Due to retirement in the business, we are looking for a Property Manager to join the Smiths News team

Provide Real Estate expertise and advice to the business to aid decision making on property management events.

With a hybrid and flexible working from our Head office in Swindon with some visits when required

About the role

Management of transactional and settlement negotiations, providing recommendations to the Services Director and Property Steerco overseeing legal due diligence to completion.

Review and audit Rents, rates, service charges and other occupational charges, identifying opportunities for cost mitigation where possible.

Manage the relationship between the business its landlords, tenants and managing agents to ensure good estate management principles so that business operations can function without disruption and nuisance.

    • To undertake the day to day management of the Smiths News plc property portfolio, comprising c. 50 units / leases.
    • Undertake rent reviews and lease renewals in line with business strategy.
    • Manage assignments and landlord consents.
    • Ensure vacant units are sublet on best possible terms.
    • Manage tenant compliance within lease terms and repairing obligations.
    • Coordinate inspections of premises for management, lease and statutory purposes, including repairs and dilapidations.

What we can offer you

Not only do we offer free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance and 5% match pension but you'll also have access to:

  • £5,688 per annum car allowance
  • Company bonus
  • Company funded Health Cash Plan – providing cash back for everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy
  • 25 days holiday plus holiday buy scheme
  • 24/7 E-Learning modules, Training and Development opportunities
  • Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes, Health cash plan
  • Private medical insurance
  • Colleague Assistance Programme & Colleague referral scheme

About you

  • Strong proficiency in property management, lease management, and understanding of commercial leases.
  • Experience working with solicitors to complete heads of terms, leases, licences to alter, and other legal documentation.
  • Commercially driven and has a strong understanding of financial performance and budgeting procedures.
  • Extremely organised with the ability to proactively identify priorities that manage the demands of the role and business needs.
  • Ability to work independently, ensuring that regular communication updates are provided to stakeholders.
  • A relevant degree or qualification related to Building Surveying
  • An excellent communicator, able to communicate well with departments across our business, contractors and landlords.
  • Associate Member (AssocRICS) or working towards Chartered (MRICS)

About us

Smiths News is the UK's largest news wholesaler. Our colleagues serve 24,000 retailers every day of the year, operating from 35 distribution centres.

Inclusion and diversity are important to us. We are working together to build and shape a culture that embraces people from all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. Smiths News is dedicated to creating an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.

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