The opportunity
British Heart Foundation are seeking an MRICS (or equivalent) Estates Surveyor to join our busy professional team. You will be responsible for managing and settling a large caseload of retail lease renewals and rent reviews (largely through agents), advising the Charity on the best terms and strategy.
You will provide expert professional advice to ensure we achieve the best results in the current market, aligning with our property strategy. You will work in conjunction with the Assistant Property Management Surveyor and be responsible for managing the growing non-retail, storage warehouse and regional office portfolio to include acquisitions, disposals, lease negotiations and strategic advice.
This role will collaborate with the Property Manager and other stakeholders to achieve optimal results.
You’ll also be responsible for preparing reports and monitoring caseload to inform the business.
Working arrangements
This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office.
At the BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average. The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.
About you
You will have excellent knowledge and experience of Property Law and Landlord and Tenant work, preferably from a Retail environment.
You will have excellent and proven negotiation skills and bring with you the legal knowledge and expertise to ensure all BHF stakeholders receive considered and professional advice and recommendations.
Your thorough knowledge of Landlord and Tenant Law will enable you to agree detailed lease terms with the Charity's lawyers.
With excellent attention to detail and highly proficient IT skills, you’ll ensure all data is accurately kept on our Property Database and you will produce reports and updates to the senior team.
To be successful this role you will:
1. Be a qualified Chartered Surveyor (MRICS/FRICS) with excellent IT skills (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint).
2. Have extensive experience in Land/Estate Management and a thorough understanding of Property Law and Landlord and Tenant Legislation.
3. Have excellent negotiating skills and a successful track record in the retail industry.
4. Have strong decision-making skills, attention to detail, and the ability to hit deadlines.
5. Be self-motivated, flexible, and confident with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
About us
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Interview process
Please note 1st stage interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams w/c 30th September. 2nd stage interviews will be held at our London head office (NW1 7AW) in early to mid-October.
How to apply
It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you’ll need is an up to date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.