About this role
Job summary ? Join Us and Shape the Future of Our Estate
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and dynamic Estates Senior Property and Leasing Manager to join our Estates & Facilities team.
This is a key senior role responsible for leading the operational and tactical management of the Trust's diverse property portfolio, including LIFT, PFI and leasehold estate. You will play a vital role in ensuring our estate is optimised, financially efficient, and fit for the future, supporting the delivery of high-quality care environments for patients, staff and visitors.
Main duties of the job ? About the Role
You will:
Lead complex lease negotiations, renewals, and landlord discussions, ensuring best value for money Manage a varied portfolio including LIFT, PFI and leasehold arrangements Oversee rent, service charge and property budgets, maintaining strong financial control Lead on Heads of Terms development and strategic property decisions Drive estate optimisation and portfolio reviews, supporting long-term planning Manage lease events, including break clauses, expiries and rent reviews Provide expert advice to senior leaders and stakeholders across the Trust Lead and deliver property-related projects and workstreams Deputise for the Head of Land & Property when required
About us ? Why Join Us?
Be part of a forward-thinking Estates & Facilities team Influence strategic estate decisions across a large NHS Trust Work in a role with high visibility and impact at senior level Opportunity to shape estate optimisation and long-term planning Access to ongoing professional development and career progression
Job description Job responsibilities
Were looking for someone with:
Significant experience in property, estates or portfolio management Proven track record in lease negotiation and landlord/tenant management Experience working with LIFT, PFI or complex contractual frameworks Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills Ability to lead complex projects and influence senior stakeholders Knowledge of statutory compliance and NHS estates frameworks (HTMs/HBNs) Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline Professional membership (or working towards) such as RICS, CIOB, IWFM or APM
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in Estates Management, Property, Construction, Surveying, Facilities Management, Project Management or a related discipline Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to estates, contracts or property management
Desirable
Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject Professional membership (or working towards) of a relevant body (e.g. RICS, CIOB, IWFM, APM, PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent)
Experience Essential
Extensive experience managing property portfolios, leases or estates environments Extensive experience of negotiating leases, Heads of Terms and lease events (renewals, breaks, surrenders) Significant experience of managing LIFT and/or PFI contractual arrangements Experience managing landlord relationships and commercial negotiations Experience of dilapidations management and negotiations Experience delivering complex property-related projects Experience managing budgets and financial controls
Desirable
Experience of providing professional advice to senior managers or boards Experience within the NHS or a large public-sector organisation
Skills Essential
Strong knowledge of leasehold management, landlord and tenant matters Understanding of LIFT, PFI and contractual frameworks Strong commercial negotiation skills Ability to undertake options appraisal and property analysis Knowledge of statutory compliance requirements (HTMs, HBNs, legislation Strong project management and organisational skills Ability to communicate complex information clearly to a range of stakeholders Strong understanding of project management methodologies and governance in a complex public-sector environment Knowledge of NHS financial management, including budget control, payment mechanisms and value-for-money principles
Desirable
Knowledge of NHS estates strategy, portfolio planning and business development processes Understanding of risk management and assurance frameworks within large organisations
Personal Quals Essential
Ability to interpret and understand highly complex and detailed information and data Ability to collate, manage and present information to a range of audiences using different media Ability to communicate complex project, design, financial and contractual information clearly Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines Ability to communicate in an inclusive, team-building manner Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines Ability to use initiative, organise workloads and delegate effectively Ability to demonstrate effective stakeholder management
Other Essential
Ability to travel across Trust sites Commitment to Trust values, equality and diversity Compliance with health & safety, safeguarding and governance requirements
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT
Address West Heath Hospital
West Heath Hospital
BIRMINGHAM
B38 8HR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)