Estates Officer
Job Description:
Contract to start ASAP
Duration: 12 weeks with a possible extension.
Responsibilities:
To assist the Head of Service and Estates Manager with the management of the clients General Fund property estate which includes a variety of assets covering retail, industrial, community spaces and office premises.
Managing your own caseload of properties where work duties include undertaking lease renewals, rent reviews, Licence agreements, insurance recharges and dealing with new lettings and lease terminations.
Undertake day to day management of the clients General Fund land and property estate in accordance with the Councils policies specifically the Scheme of Delegation.
Delivering an excellent estate management service in a timely manner and in line with RICS principles, where appropriate.
Develop and maintain good Landlord and Tenant relationships with the clients tenants.
Ensuring clear, appropriate and timely communication.
Deal with the marketing, negotiation and completion of new lettings for vacant units within the portfolio.
Undertake inspections, viewings and marketing of properties.
Where necessary, instruct and manage external consultants for more complex property lettings.
Deal with property administration for the efficient management of tenant rent accounts including raising of rent invoices, creating and terminating tenant accounts and resolving outstanding arrears.
Run and manage the administration of service charge accounts. Including service charge budgets and reconciliations each financial year for retail and industrial assets.
This involves creating a schedule and report of costs, liaising with tenants, raising invoices and credit notes to ensure property accounts are up to date and present to Estate Manager for review and approval.
Undertake and evidence a regular programme of inspections on land and buildings for a variety of purposes.
Develop good working relationships with a variety of internal departments within the Council, including Legal Services, Finance, Business Support Team, Business Rates, Housing and Econcomic Development, to provide an integrated and corporate approach to the management of the General Fund land and property estate.
To be responsible for managing the property generic inbox, keep a record of and coordinate responses to enquiries, in a timely manner.
Manage and respond to general enquiries regarding the clients property estate both from external parties and internal departments.
Providing professional property advice where required.
A designated car user status has been attached to this post
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