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Job requirements
Essential
27 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Ability to travel across Trust sites Commitment to Trust values, equality and diversity
- Other
Compliance with health & safety, safeguarding and governance requirements
- Skills
Strong knowledge of leasehold management, landlord and tenant matters
- Skills
Understanding of LIFT, PFI and contractual frameworks
- Skills
Strong commercial negotiation skills
- Skills
Ability to undertake options appraisal and property analysis
- Skills
Knowledge of statutory compliance requirements (HTMs, HBNs, legislation
- Skills
Strong project management and organisational skills
- Skills
Ability to communicate complex information clearly to a range of stakeholders
- Skills
Strong understanding of project management methodologies and governance in a complex public-sector environment
- Skills
Knowledge of NHS financial management, including budget control, payment mechanisms and value-for-money principles
- Experience
Extensive experience managing property portfolios, leases or estates environments
- Experience
Extensive experience of negotiating leases, Heads of Terms and lease events (renewals, breaks, surrenders)
- Experience
Significant experience of managing LIFT and/or PFI contractual arrangements
- Experience
Experience managing landlord relationships and commercial negotiations
- Experience
Experience of dilapidations management and negotiations
- Experience
Experience delivering complex property-related projects
- Experience
Experience managing budgets and financial controls
- Personal Quals
Ability to interpret and understand highly complex and detailed information and data
- Personal Quals
Ability to collate, manage and present information to a range of audiences using different media
- Personal Quals
Ability to communicate complex project, design, financial and contractual information clearly
- Personal Quals
Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
- Personal Quals
Ability to communicate in an inclusive, team-building manner
- Personal Quals
Ability to use initiative, organise workloads and delegate effectively
- Personal Quals
Ability to demonstrate effective stakeholder management
- Qualifications
Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in Estates Management, Property, Construction, Surveying, Facilities Management, Project Management or a related discipline
- Qualifications
Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to estates, contracts or property management
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Knowledge of NHS estates strategy, portfolio planning and business development processes
- Skills
Understanding of risk management and assurance frameworks within large organisations
- Experience
Experience of providing professional advice to senior managers or boards Experience within the NHS or a large public-sector organisation
- Qualifications
Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject
- Qualifications
Professional membership (or working towards) of a relevant body (e.g. RICS, CIOB, IWFM, APM, PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent)
Job overview
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and dynamic Estates Senior Property and Leasing Manager to join our Estates & Facilities team.
This is a key senior role responsible for leading the operational and tactical management of the Trust’s diverse property portfolio, including LIFT, PFI and leasehold estate. You will play a vital role in ensuring our estate is optimised, financially efficient, and fit for the future, supporting the delivery of high-quality care environments for patients, staff and visitors.
Main duties of the job
You will:
- Lead complex lease negotiations, renewals, and landlord discussions, ensuring best value for money
- Manage a varied portfolio including LIFT, PFI and leasehold arrangements
- Oversee rent, service charge and property budgets, maintaining strong financial control
- Lead on Heads of Terms development and strategic property decisions
- Drive estate optimisation and portfolio reviews, supporting long-term planning
- Manage lease events, including break clauses, expiries and rent reviews
- Provide expert advice to senior leaders and stakeholders across the Trust
- Lead and deliver property-related projects and workstreams
- Deputise for the Head of Land & Property when required
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We’re looking for someone with:
- Significant experience in property, estates or portfolio management
- Proven track record in lease negotiation and landlord/tenant management
- Experience working with LIFT, PFI or complex contractual frameworks
- Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills
- Ability to lead complex projects and influence senior stakeholders
- Knowledge of statutory compliance and NHS estates frameworks (HTMs/HBNs)
- Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline
- Professional membership (or working towards) such as RICS, CIOB, IWFM or APM
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Band 8a Estates Senior Property and Leasing Manager with Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, England. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £57528.00 to £64750.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Sep 2026.
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