Estates Manager

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  • plus benefits
  • West Midlands

Role: Estates Manager

Company: Leading Restaurant Operator (Multi-brand)

Location: East or West Midlands, 1-2 days in office per week

Salary: Up to £55k plus numerous benefits

This company is a family of nine restaurant brands with over 100 sites across the UK. They are passionate about food and hospitality and are always looking for new ways to innovate and create unforgettable experiences for their guests. The company is seeking an experienced Estates Manager to join their team and manage a portfolio of 125+ properties.

Estates Manager Responsibilities Included:
- Develop and implement strategies for maximising profits and streamlining property operations.
- Coordinate estate management of properties to ensure they meet legal requirements and environmental, health and safety standards.
- Support finance team on all rental, service charge, rates and insurance invoices for approval.
- Create and maintain comprehensive databases of all leases, contracts and rental agreements in the portfolio.
- Support property department in new property acquisitions, negotiations and completing heads of terms documentation where necessary.
- Liaise with local government agencies to ensure compliance with all legal requirements in relation to estate management.
- Manage rates schedules and coordinate rate payments.
- Managing property related queries from the restaurant managers and provide suitable escalation.
- Check legal compliance is covered for all sites and certified.
- Supporting the health and safety team in any regular updates.
- Ensure that all new sites and refurbishments are fully and legally compliant.
- Supporting Commercial Director in procurement of equipment and maintenance partners.

Skills and Attributes:
- 2+ years in a property management role or similar Estates Manager role.
- Bachelor's Degree in Property Management or related field.
- Experience managing multiple properties simultaneously.
- Good analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills.
- Strong knowledge of property laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and overall financial management.
- Experience of managing profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities.
- Professional qualifications desirable.
- Organisational skills - personal efficiency, time management skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands are key.
- Communication skills - the ability to build relationships and collaborate with others is vital.
- Commercial acumen - Being able to understand company finances, resourcing, and the ultimate aims of the business.

This opportunity not only is led by passionate and ambitious leaders, the company also paves the way for growing brands and personal growth by working closely with the Property Director to expand their current skills and experience within an exciting new role, and to also have the prospect of advancing their career into acquisitions within the company.
If you are an experienced Estate Surveyor looking for an exciting challenge, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now and become part of a forward-thinking family of restaurant brands who are driven by a culture of innovation and relentless ambition.

To apply, please submit your CV and a member of the team will be in touch.

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At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Stephen Brandsma Divisional Director

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