Client-Side Property Portfolio Manager
Up to £75k + Benefits
London
Are you looking for a new challenge to grow and make a difference? Do you like the idea of working for a design conscious company that strives to create exceptional customer experience?
We are looking for a Portfolio Manager to join a dynamic and collaborative team, with a base in ideally in London.
This role offers the chance to take on European travel and manage a diverse and exciting property portfolio while working with cross-functional teams in finance, operations, and legal.
Role Scope:
As a Property Portfolio Manager, you'll oversee tenancy and lease management, rent negotiations, insurance, compliance, and more. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping property asset management strategies, delivering results, and driving value across the 40 strong portfolio. This is a role for someone with passion, responsibility, and the ability to thrive in an environment that values accountability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and establish a robust estates strategy within your first 100 days of the 40 strong portfolio which includes a European element of around 15 properties in Paris, Berlin, Copenhagen, Munich, Portugal, Switzerland and Ireland with the rest in cities in the UK.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align portfolio management with key business goals. Portfolio is 50% freehold and 50% leasehold.
- Negotiate terms with third parties such as landlords and coordinate with internal teams across the lifecycle of each tenancy.
- Oversee relationships with insurers and brokers, covering risk management for property, business interruption, public liability, and more.
- Manage business rates, ensuring compliance and handling appeals to maximise value.
- Work closely with legal teams on drafting, reviewing, and maintaining leases, licences, and management agreements.
- Ensure all property agreements and documents are updated and managed within a property database.
Who You Are:
- 5+ years in commercial property management experience, ideally within multi-site consumer businesses (e.g., hospitality, retail, or leisure).
- A genuine passion for property, with a drive to bring value and innovation to the role.
- Real Estate Degree-educated, RICS qualified.
- Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with strong analytical and presentation abilities.
- Familiarity with legal documents, occupational structures, and compliance.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary up to £75k basic
- Bonus scheme (up to 15%)
- 1 month a yeah Agile working from any location in the world
- Pension scheme, sick pay, and other tailored benefits
- Wellbeing benefits, including cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- 25 days holiday plus option to buy 5 more
- Free stays in company properties
- 3 days a week in the office
- European travel
Work Environment:
This role offers flexible working, including options for hybrid working between the office and home. You'll be based in either our London or Bristol hub, with some travel between these locations and regular visits to properties in the UK, EU, and Switzerland. Our Agile Working Policy encourages flexibility, with an expectation of three days per week in an office or property location.
Pour client Values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace is key to fostering innovation and achieving our goals. We are committed to building a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to express their ideas and opinions.
If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply
For further information please contact Beach Baker Property Recruitment; Marie Skuce (marie@beachbaker.co.uk / 07717 829 940).
If you do not have an up-to-date CV, please still get in touch.