Job Description:

Commercial Property Management Officer
Temporary Contract - 4 to 6 Months
Hybrid Working - 3 Days On Site Per Week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Property Management Officer to join a busy and forward-thinking local authority team on an initial 4-6-month contract.

This role will support the management of a large and diverse non-housing commercial property portfolio, helping to maximise income, support regeneration initiatives, and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of property management operations.

Working as part of the property team, you will provide administrative and operational support across a varied commercial portfolio.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the management of commercial property assets
• Assisting with budget preparation and ongoing budget monitoring
• Maintaining and updating tenancy, property and operational records
• Acting as a first point of contact for tenant enquiries
• Logging and tracking maintenance and facilities management issues
• Supporting rent reviews and lease renewals alongside external consultants
• Processing landlord consent requests and issuing standard correspondence
• Updating internal systems following lease events
• Assisting with the preparation of rent, service charge and ad hoc invoices
• Supporting service charge reconciliations and year-end accounts
• Managing purchase orders and contractor invoice verification
• Assisting with insurance claim administration and record keeping
• Carrying out property visits including key handovers, meter readings and compliance checks

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience
• A qualification relating to surveying or property management would be advantageous
• Strong numeracy skills and confidence using Microsoft Excel
• Experience within commercial property, estates or asset management environments
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to produce clear and concise reports
• A proactive and flexible approach to work
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work independently and under pressure

Commercial project management experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within a dynamic public sector property environment while contributing to a varied and interesting commercial portfolio.