The Organisation

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year.

We are now looking for an Estates Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Benefits

Salary of £43,995- £50,000 per annum, depending on experience
26 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
Hybrid/agile working options
Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
Learning and development opportunities
Cycle to work scheme
Offices in a beautiful location

This is a fantastic opportunity for an asset or estate management professional to join our respected organisation and manage one of the country’s most unique mixed asset portfolios.

You’ll have the chance to enhance your experience and broaden your professional skills whilst playing an integral part in ensuring green spaces across London remain accessible, beautiful and well-maintained for future generations.

So, if you’re ready to step into a terrific role, preserving some of London’s most historic and iconic green spaces, then apply today!

The Role

This is an exciting time to join the Estates team as you will be involved in improving processes and systems during a period of change.

As an Estates Manager, you will deliver an effective estate management function across the expansive and diverse Royal Parks Estate.

Your responsibilities will span the management of property-related matters, including non-residential assets and the negotiation of property contracts, ensuring that we maximise value from our property portfolio.

A central part of your role will be the negotiation and management of leases, occupation licences, rent and licence fee reviews, as well as ensuring compliance and monitoring of existing agreements. You will also manage utility access across the estate, ensuring that we receive the best value while co-ordinating with Park Managers to minimise disruption during major events or ceremonies.

Additionally, you will:

Oversee the property management database together with other Estate Managers
Lead on commercial property matters within the parks with the assistance of the wider team
Provide financial support through budgeting and forecasting
Contribute to the Estates business plan, licensing policies and risk management
Assist with projects

About You

To be considered as an Estates Manager, you will need:

General practice asset and/or estate management experience
Experience working for an estate of similar size and complexity to the Royal Parks
Experience using property management databases
The ability to read drawings/maps (notably plans, sections and elevations)
Excellent report writing, mathematical and analytical skills
A degree level education or equivalent through relevant training or experience

Other organisations may call this role Land Manager, Asset Manager, Estate Manager, Land Management Manager, Facilities Manager, Estates Surveyor, Surveyor, or Charted Surveyor.

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The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as an Estates Manager, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

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