Senior Property Manager

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Property Manager to join the Estates and Facilities Directorate at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

Reporting directly to the Deputy Director - Estate Management and Assurance, you will be responsible for providing expert technical support and advice on all aspects of property management services to ensure the Trust estate is managed efficiently and effectively.  The Postholder will have proven knowledge, qualifications and experience in managing a large and complex property portfolio and be skilled in the analysis and interpretation of highly complex information.

This is a newly created, senior management role.   Educated to degree level (or have equivalent experience in a property related discipline) you will hold Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.   You will have an in-depth knowledge and experience of negotiating and delivering complex planning and development, landlord and tenant, and other property related contracts and be able to consult effectively with Legal Advisors and other professional consultants.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for providing specialist expertise in the development of the Trust Estate Strategy and its implementation and delivery.   This will include promoting new initiatives for the effective management of technical property services and being responsible for the development and delivery of the Trust's property related strategic objectives, operational policies, and procedures.

This will include leading on a broad range of property development, transactions and asset management, including acquisition and disposal of freehold and leasehold interests, landlord and tenant matters, Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract management, service charge and other financial management.

The post holder will be required to provide assurance that the Trust is fulfilling its statutory and regulatory requirements with regards to property transactions and property occupations and adherence to landlord and tenant lease obligations and freehold title matters.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more details, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For an informal discussion, please contact Ian Reading, Deputy Director - Estate Management and Assurance.  Email: [email protected]