Commercial Property Manager

ABOUT USThe Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our residents, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Guinness Partnership has a new opportunity for a Commercial Property Manager to join our team, initially for a six-month fixed-term contract.

About the role We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded individual to join our Commercial Property team, managing a diverse portfolio of commercial assets, helping us maximise their value. In this role, you will take ownership of a varied property portfolio - ensuring full compliance with legal, financial, and safety requirements while driving income generation. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You will be preparing insightful papers and recommendations for the Guinness Board, while also overseeing the full commercial lettings process from start to finish. Along the way, you will maintain accurate records, build strong relationships as the main point of contact for tenants, and collaborate closely with internal teams and external agents to keep agreements moving forward smoothly. This is an agile-based position requiring travel across the South West; so you will need a full UK driving licence and access to your own car.

What we are looking for We know that how we work is just as important as what we achieve. You will bring energy, and a commitment to high-quality customer service, along with strong critical thinking skills and the ability to analyse situations and make well-judged decisions. You will have the confidence to collaborate, build strong relationships and continuously improve outcomes.

Essential skills & experience Experience working in a property or asset management environment with excellent attention to detail. Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and codes (landlord & tenant, health & safety, RICS commercial service charge code). Ability to interpret and apply lease and contractual provisions accurately. Proven experience managing health & safety compliance. Excellent customer service and stakeholder management skills, with experience handling diverse and high-volume enquiries. Strong negotiation and assertiveness skills. Ability to communicate complex information clearly to colleagues at all levels. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Essential qualifications Degree-level education (Level 6) or equivalent. If you are interested in joining The Guinness Partnership and wish to apply for this role, To find out more about the key responsibilities, please review the role profile. TGPCVLBenefitsHolidays: We offer 25 – 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years’ service, capped at 4 days).Competitive Pension Scheme: We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions.Benefits Portal: We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping.Performance Pay: Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibilityLife Assurance: For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your deathHealth Plan Options: There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post gradeVDU/DSE: Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU workAdditional benefits include:Access to the Finance wellbeing portalProfessional subscription annual paymentTravel season ticket loanCar lease scheme