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Job Title:       Commercial Team Leader 
Location:       Plymouth 
Contract:       Fixed Term Contract - 12 months 
Salary:          £43,500
 
You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of commercial properties, including calculating rent and negotiating new lease terms and lease renewals, negotiating rent reviews, letting properties, managing lease assignments and assisting with rent collection as required.
 
You will also carry out property inspections and provide advice generally about commercial properties.  You will be responsible for arranging ongoing maintenance and improvements to commercial properties.  You will assist in the calculation of Affordable Rents for social tenants.
 
You will provide an excellent service by working in a way that shows genuine commitment to providing a good quality of life for our commercial tenants. This will include leading and supporting the Commercial Premises team to deliver high-quality services, promoting a positive working culture and ensuring the views and priorities of customers are taken into account in all aspects of services delivered by you and the team.


Responsibilities:

• Carry out day to day asset management functions for commercial premises including marketing, letting and general management.
• To have knowledge of the current market value and keep abreast of property valuation changes to be competent to put a valuation on the property.
• Assist prospective commercial tenants by arranging and conducting viewings of available properties.
• Calculate the market rent and negotiate the terms of new commercial leases.
• Calculate the market rent and negotiate the terms for commercial lease renewals.
• Calculate and negotiate the terms for rent reviews with commercial premises customers.
• Measure properties professionally to support market rent and other calculations.
• Manage lease assignments and negotiate with prospective purchasers and their professional advisers.
• Undertake regular inspections of commercial premises. Prepare relevant reports and instigate any remedial action that may be required.
• Assist in the ongoing management of the maintenance and improvement programme for commercial properties.
• Assist in the collection of commercial rent and arrears. Liaise with tenants regarding non-payment, agree payment schedules and progress legal proceedings as required.
• Provide effective line management, supervision, support and guidance to direct reports, ensuring regular one-to-ones, performance reviews and development conversations are completed in line with policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Qualified to degree level and/or completion of relevant RICS approved courses or equivalent.
• An excellent working knowledge of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Part 2.
• An understanding of valuation methodology and techniques and U.K. property law.
• Ability to carry out site inspections, including climbing ladders and accessing difficult areas.
• Experience of working in a customer service environment or able to demonstrate the ability to do so.
• Experience in managing commercial property and related activities.
• Experience in rental valuation and negotiating commercial lease terms.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Including the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with clients.
• Ability to use I.T. including Word, Excel and Outlook applications.

 
For more information, please call Emma Keir or Meg Smith on 02920 231000 or 01179 239100.
 
To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.
 
We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. At BRC Recruitment, we try to respond to all applications, however, due to the high volume of applications, this is not always possible. If you have not heard from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
 
REFERRAL SCHEME: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 once they have completed 3 months in a role via BRC! Terms and conditions apply - contact us for details.

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