Commercial Asset Manager

Job Summary:

Salary range: £55,497 - £63,045 per annum
Work location: London
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Permanent
Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Check
Closing date: 15th July 2024
Interview date: 29th July 2024

About Us:

Managing a commercial retail portfolio and digital infrastructure

In Kensington and Chelsea, we put local people and local businesses at the heart of decision-making, working in partnership with them to provide quality services that are responsive, effective and efficient. This includes managing a commercial portfolio of around 170 property assets with a rent roll of over £4m. The council’s Housing Management team manages all landlord duties, property maintenance and health and safety matters. 

The Role:

This is an opportunity to work on a commercial portfolio in a public sector context, where you will be involved in procurement and property management of the portfolio. You will be the initial point of contact for all Commercial Housing Revenue Account (HRA) issues that arise within Housing Management and will ensure we fulfil our duties as a landlord. This will include ensuring compliance by tenants under Health and Safety, negotiating with telecom carriers for the installation of antenna, as well as managing the installing by third parties of fibre-optic cabling throughout the borough. You will also oversee repair and maintenance to the structure of the buildings and resolve environmental issues. Looking ahead, you will support the Head of Asset management to produce a commercial portfolio roadmap that maximises income. 

Please refer to the Job Description for more information

About You:

Equipped to handle a range of business tenancies and leases, you’re likely to have a background in commercial property management, along with an RICS accredited degree. Your knowledge will include a good understanding of leases and licences and a good grasp of environmental issues and health and safety compliance. Strong negotiation and influencing skills are important, as is a commitment to customer service. Highly organised with keen attention to detail, you’ll also be a creative problem-solver.

In return, you can look forward to a package that includes a competitive salary, a high-quality pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. We operate a hybrid working policy across the council meaning you can split your time between the office, site visits and working from home, dependent on business needs.

Please apply online explaining how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description. CV’s will not be considered for this role. 

Application process

Please do not upload any documents, including CVs/Covering Letters or supporting statements, as these documents will not be reviewed and could result in your application not being shortlisted.

You should describe how you meet the person specification requirements for the position you are applying for in Section G of the application form.

Additional information:

The council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. 

We make sure all our staff are vetted to a high standard by conducting pre-employment checks to assess and assure the trustworthiness, integrity, and ability of prospective employees. This includes validating identity, right to work in the UK, qualifications (where applicable), work history (including the investigation of gaps) and referencing. They may also involve criminal record checks (UK and overseas).

We promote equality, welcome diverse applicants, and ensure inclusivity in our recruitment and selection process.

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Information about the safeguarding of children and support for families: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/children-and-education/safeguarding-children

Information about protecting and safeguarding yourself and others from abuse and neglect: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/safeguarding-adults

We do not accept speculative CVs.

If you have any queries, please contact: recruitment@rbkc.gov.uk