Commercial Property Manager

ABOUT US

The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our residents, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.

The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you an experienced property professional looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in a role where no two days are the same and where your expertise truly makes an impact? We have a new opportunity for a Commercial Property Manager to join our team at Guinness for a 6-month fixed-term contract.

About the Role

As a key member of the Commercial Services team, you will manage a varied portfolio of non-residential assets, ensuring compliance with legal, financial, and safety requirements while supporting the organisation in maximising income. You will oversee the full lettings process, maintain accurate records, act as the primary contact for tenants, manage key lease events, and work with internal colleagues and external agents to ensure agreements progress efficiently and in line with required standards.

This is a agile-based position requiring travel within the South West. Travel will be required as a part of this role, so you will need a full UK driving licence and access to your own car

What we are looking for

We care just as much about how you work as what you deliver. You’ll bring energy, ownership, and a commitment to high-quality customer service, with the confidence to collaborate, build strong relationships, and go the extra mile.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience working in a property or asset management environment with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and codes (landlord & tenant, health & safety, RICS commercial service charge code).
• Ability to interpret and apply lease and contractual provisions accurately.
• Proven experience managing health & safety compliance.
• Excellent customer service and stakeholder management skills, with experience handling diverse and high-volume enquiries.
• Strong negotiation and assertiveness skills.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to colleagues at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience procuring and managing contracted services.
• Knowledge of public liability responsibilities and company law.

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree-level education (Level 6) or equivalent.
• Desirable: Chartered RICS Surveyor or TPI membership.

If you are interested in joining The Guinness Partnership and wish to apply for this role, please review the role profile to understand the full responsibilities and ensure you meet the essential criteria.

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Benefits

• Holidays We offer 25

• 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years’ service, capped at 4 days).

• Competitive Pension Scheme We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions.

• Benefits Portal We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping.

• Performance Pay Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility

• Life Assurance For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death

• Health Plan Options There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade

• VDU/DSE Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work