Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Property Manager on a full time, permanent basis. The post will be based at Lanchester Road Hospital, Durham.
Main duties of the job
The post will be responsible for ensuring value for money, well-utilised leased accommodation for both clinical and administrative services as well as seek opportunities to maximise revenue income where possible whilst maintaining accurate occupation records. With experience in Property management preferably with some commercial landlord experience or has previously rationalised their Estate, identifying direct cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities.
The post holder will have responsibility for property management of the Trust's freehold estate and occupation of leasehold premises.
The post holder will have responsibility for Management of legal aspects of property occupation agreements. Lead the Trusts property management service including landlord and tenant matters, acquisitions and granting of occupancy arrangements, rent assessment and reviews, service charge oversight, and asset valuation.
Provide expert advice to the Trust regarding property-related matters, including acquisition and disposals, estates utilisation, value for money and options appraisals.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Provide expert advice to the Trust regarding property-related matters, including acquisition and disposals, estates utilisation, value for money and options appraisals.
Date posted
25 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-EF-009-25-A
Job locations
Lanchester Road Hospital
Durham
DH1 5RD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Possession of a relevant professional qualification to degree/graduate level. Corporate Membership of a professional body: I. Eng CIBSE, IEE, 1 Mech E, RICS, CIOB, CBAT, or similar approved.
Desirable
2. Provide evidence of qualifications and professional membership
Experience
Essential
3. Expert knowledge of land and property legal transactions. oExperience of landlord and tenant legal issues, leases, and licences, rent assessment and reviews. oHigh degree of numeracy, experience in information handling and Information Technology Skills.
Desirable
4. Knowledge oExperience working in an NHS environment. oConversant with the NHS Estates Capital investment manual. oHealth & Safety in construction management. oExperience of collecting information for NHS Improvement and Estates Returns Information Collection (ERIC).
Knowledge/Skils/Exoerience
Essential
5. Management of contract law and procedures
6. Expert knowledge of land and property legal transactions
7. Experience of working with external agencies and contract services
8. High degree of numeracy, experience in information handling and Information Technology Skills.
9. Experience of landlord and tenant legal issues, leases and licences, rent assessment and reviews.
Desirable
10. Experience working in an NHS environment
11. Conversant with the NHS Estates Capital investment manual.
12. Health & Safety in construction management.
13. Experience of collecting information for NHS Improvement and Estates Returns Information Collection (ERIC).