Are you a chartered surveyor specialising in Lease Consultancy? If so, our Oxford Lease Consultancy department is growing and we’re looking for an experienced Lease Consultancy professional to join us!
In this newly created role, we’re looking for someone who can partner with the wider lease consultancy department to lead and drive the Oxford team forward. The successful candidate will ideally be working as an Associate in another consultancy and be looking to take a step up in their next role.
Our highly successful Lease Consultancy Team provide a specialist lease advisory service to property owners and occupiers on all types of commercial property. In Oxford, we work with some of the leading Scientific organisations based on the Science Park and Harwell campus. The team works closely with the local agency teams to provide professional advice on rent reviews, lease renewals and lease re-gears using local up-to-date market knowledge. When required, team members will also act as Expert Witnesses.
This position plays an integral role in the growth of our lease consultancy offering in Oxford as well as the Oxford office. Candidates who can demonstrate professionalism, entrepreneurial flair and business development skills are desired! This role will also have an oversight of work in Milton Keynes; however, Oxford is the main focus.
What you’ll be doing:
* Carry out rent reviews and lease renewals for retained and non-retained clients
* Advise on complex lease re-gears
* Act as an expert witness to arbitrators, independent experts and court
* Provide strategic advice to clients
* Identify and implement opportunities to add value and optimise performance
* Manage clients to the best of your ability
* Build relationships with internal colleagues within Bidwells to develop new business
* Drive business development in Oxford, securing new clients and new instructions where possible
* Keep up-to-date on professional development, particularly within the Landlord & Tenant specialism
* Provide advice to other teams in the Commercial Department and wider business as appropriate
* Supervise other staff, including graduates and more junior employees
About you:
* Experienced in rent review and lease renewal negotiations
* Previous experience working in a similar role with team seniority
* Experienced in making references to third parties
* Thorough knowledge of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954
* Thorough knowledge of the Arbitration Act 1996
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Computer literate with a good level of skill (at least Intermediate level) in Microsoft Excel and Word and willingness to learn new computer packages
* Confidence to deal directly with clients
* Ability to work as part of a larger team
* Good attention to detail and ability to work in an organised manner
Why Bidwells?
We’re a different kind of business. Whilst we’re a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately-owned, independent Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen. This is an excellent opportunity to join our leading Lease Consultancy team and for the right person, we can offer exceptional career development opportunities.
What's in it for you?
* A competitive salary + bonus + car allowance/company car (role dependent)
* Up to 8% contributory pension
* Twenty-five/Twenty-eight days annual leave + your birthday off work + option to buy an additional 5 days
* Health insurance
* Flexible benefits scheme which includes the ability to buy dental care, cycle to work scheme, critical illness cover and much more
* Ikea and Tech salary sacrifice scheme
* Paid professional memberships
Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.
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