Organisation: Richmond Trust
Role: Property Manager
Salary: £45K FTE
Hybrid working / 2 days in the office.
Would be open to 4 days per week
Richmond Foundation
We are an independent charitable foundation that has existed in Richmond since 1786. Our financial endowment allows us to support local residents through our grant making to individuals and organisations, and through our subsidised housing and commercial lets to charities. In our 2024 Annual Return our charitable impact investment totalled £3.7m.
Our financial endowment c. £119m is composed of investments and properties. We have a diverse property portfolio made up of commercial and residential properties, this includes both charitable and commercial lets as well as freehold.
The charity has recently undergone a significant and ambitious strategic review resulting in a new identity for our charity along with a refreshed vision for the future.
Purpose of the role
This position provides a unique and exciting opportunity to manage the Richmond Foundation's property portfolio, which includes both commercial and residential properties. These properties are held for investment and charitable purposes. The role involves a variety of responsibilities, such as overseeing capital projects and managing our assets and tenant relationships.
Key responsibilities
* Manage all aspects of the relationship with our external property manager including oversight of tenant surveys, arrears, maintenance schedules, inspections and advertising rentals
* Oversee communication with tenants maintaining good relationships and customer service
* Review financial data relating to property produced by Finance Director and act on any findings
* Administer the sale of properties
* Actively manage all assets to maximise financial and social returns
* Build business cases for investment and development
* Manage property development projects and capital works
* Nurture relationships with charity partners which are tenants in our property
* Prepare quarterly reports for the Property Committee and present these to trustees
* Manage annual property valuation exercise
* Manage suppliers and professional partners including lawyers, surveyors and architects – ensuring the charity gets value for money and the best service
* Manage Richmond Foundation’s office space and partner room bookings
* Be part of cross organisation special projects
Essential abilities and competencies for the role
* An ability to build and maintain positive relationships with partners, stakeholders and tenants
* Practical knowledge and experience of property management and sales
* Understanding and ability to manage contracts
* Strong project management skills and capital budget setting
* Effective verbal and written communication to a variety of stakeholders
* Asset management expertise
* Practical knowledge of relevant property legislation
* An ability to efficiently manage personal workload and flexibly adjust to changing priorities
* Good judgement and initiative to identify issues and areas for improvement
* A willingness to perform all tasks required in small office team and get involved in cross organisation projects
* Integrity and honesty in all areas of work
Interview Dates:
1st stage Interviews Scheduled 22nd/23rd April
Final interviews W/C 28th April TBC
For further information or an informal chat please reach out to simon.pickerell@green-park.co.uk