Job Description
NHS Property Services enables excellent patient care by acting as a trusted property advisor to the NHS by providing the best estate solutions.
We manage 2,700 properties with 6,300 customers across England, which accounts for approximately 10% of the total NHS estate. Our properties range from listed buildings to new integrated care centres and include hospitals, GP practices and offices.
Our objective is to get, grow and keep people and provide more internal opportunities for growth where colleagues can not only fit the immediate requirement but also have the drive, initiative and the right behaviours to contribute to the long-term future success of the organisation.
The Lease Advisory Team is expanding. Our customer base continues to grow and we are now partnering with several ICB’s to support both them and their customers to drive value from lease transactions and events.
The role of the Senior Lease Advisory Manger is to strategically manage and report on a portfolio of head lease and sub lease event activity. Protecting business operations in core leasehold sites through the effective managing of lease events. Delivering value for money though the proactive management of lease events. Ensuring that all lease events are managed in an effective and timely manner and to support customers in the management of their leasehold estate when required.
What you will do
This initial 12-month fixed term contract will support our BAU and customer growth, dependant on need and demand. We have active enquiries from the wider NHS with potential for pilot projects and new customer SLA’s, together with a significant existing lease event schedule.
Salary on offer is from £52,500.
Who you are
- You will be a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS / FRICS) with a minimum of 2+ years post qualification experience.
- You will be customer centric and be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills.
- You will have a detailed understanding of landlord and tenant law, lease interpretation and strategic asset management.
- You will be able to apply valuation principles to the management of leasehold events.
- You will be an expert negotiator and be able to apply this to lease events such as rent reviews, break options, lease re-gears and lease renewals.
- Experience in inspecting and measuring premises in accordance with RICS best practice.
- Be able to report recommendations to the business and secure internal approvals.
- Have a passion for data accuracy; are enthusiastic and determined.
- Experience of managing property agents and solicitors and holding them to account for performance
- Track record of success in professional area
- Although not essential you will have experience working within the healthcare property environment and have an understanding of the market drivers.
Where you’ll be
We have a hybrid model, and you can choose to work remotely, or come to our offices! You decide on how to manage your time effectively.
What we can offer you
We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary and car allowance we will also offer:
- 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday with the option to buy additional weeks leave.
- A Smarter Working Policy, empowering you to choose the location of how and where you work according to your daily activities.
- Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for our colleagues to develop and progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework.
- SMART Pension contribution into which the company will contribute up to 6%
- A range of flexible benefits including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.
- We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life.
An organisation with a purpose…
We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, raising £150,000 over 3 years for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We understand that it’s important to feel like the work you do is having a meaningful impact on society, and through our approach to being a responsible business, we make sure that every colleague is given the opportunity to make a difference.
We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.
We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.