About the role:
*Fixed Term Contract for 12 months* This role is primarily to support the Society in realising value from its land and property. It is a high profile, strategic role which will require you to juggle stakeholders both internally and externally.
•Support the Asset Managers to deliver divestment programme.
•Assist in reviewing the Society’s operational and non-operational property and to support on the development of a plan for every asset which will consider each trading business alongside the requirement to add value. This will be managed with support from the Property Leadership Team.
•You will manage and take ownership for the divestment ‘tracker / project plan’ so all stakeholders are regularly updated and key milestones are hit.
•You will lead on divestment meetings in terms of organising, taking next steps
•Support with writing and present compelling and clear governance papers
•You will manage and take ownership of the non-trade property portfolio tracker in conjunction with Property Management.
•You will be coached and directed by the Asset Managers to ensure legal titles are clean for sale.
•You understand the implications of legal clauses you will be agreeing in the sale contract
•You will follow up with third parties to ensure sale conditions are met.
•You will undertake site visits.
•You will communicate with sites to arrange inspections
•You will support the Head of Property with project work as and when required.
Who are we looking for?
This is an ideal opportunity for an individual who has previous experience of the Midcounties Cooperative, who has a strong desire to add value and problem solve.
•Strong knowledge the Mid-Counties estate
•Has an interest in Property and debt reduction
•Experience of managing commercial partnerships
•Strong communication skills with a tenacity to hit tight deadlines
•Ability to asking for help and to identify and raise concerns/risk to projects in a timely manner.
•An intelligent and strategic approach to property
•Solid financial and commercial awareness to be able to drive income and improve asset performance
•Basic knowledge of lease management cycle, town planning, landlord and tenant law and contract law
What can we offer you?
Joining us means you will be part of something amazing and it also means you will have access to great benefits including:
• 60% discount on your childcare fees.
• Save 20% on your food shopping expenses.
• Get up to £500 off your next holiday.
• Benefit from Wagestream - our financial wellbeing app.
• Earn paid volunteering hours to give back to your community.
• Access GroceryAid for dedicated colleague mental health support.
• Engage in full training and accredited development programs.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to start your journey with us today!