Title:  Commercial Property Case Officer

Sanctuary Students provide safe and secure accommodation to thousands of students around the country. We believe that our strength lies in our dedicated staff who help students with their everyday needs.

Commercial Property Case Officer

Worcester based with a balance of home and office working

£32,244 per year

35 hours per week

Temporary position for up to 12 months

We have an opportunity for a Commercial Property Case Officer to join our Commercial Estates team, based in Worcester. The Commercial Estates team manage a variety of property related legal case work, being a central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. The team are responsible for overseeing a wide range of property related matters, including leasehold property portfolio, property disposals by way of auction and requests for easements and wayleaves. Main duties for this role will include managing a varied case load including lease negotiations in relation to granting new and renewal commercial leases, acquisitions of leased properties and handbacks, property and land disposals, and keeping the lease management systems up to date.

The role of Commercial Property Case Officer will include:

• Assisting in the negotiation and investigation of property related enquiries, disposals and acquisitions
• Providing knowledge and advice to the company on landlord and tenant matters including lease negotiations for commercial leases, acquisitions and lease surrenders
• Providing assistance to action rent reviews and serving relevant notices in line with company policies and procedures
• Undertaking property legal interest case work around the company’s property portfolio in a timely manner, thus ensuring the stock remains fit for purpose and delivers value for money
• Providing accurate and timely advice to all Stakeholders with regards to the company's leasehold property portfolio
• Supporting the management, development and implementation of effective systems and processes that enable the efficient delivery of strategic property advice and support to the company

Skills and experiences:

• Some experience working in a commercially focussed asset management role
• Some experience of undertaking legal case work relating to property including lease interpretation  
• Proficient user of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams
• Degree, management qualification or relevant professional qualification
• Report writing

About us 

Sanctuary Students manages accommodation for over 11,500 students across England and Scotland. We work in partnership with universities to provide cost-effective facilities management and support services, as well as providing specifically designed and purpose-built accommodation direct to students across the UK. We offer a range of accommodation from shared flats to self-contained apartments in some of the biggest university towns and cities in the UK, including London, Manchester, Liverpool, and Glasgow.

Our Benefits    

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays (pro rata)
• A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits

• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans  
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• £32,244 per annum

Job reference – 224683

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

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