Investment Property Team Administrator

Non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

Are you a skilled property administrator with focus and a clear attention to detail? Do you have the drive to take ownership of property administration tasks relating to a diverse and interesting investment portfolio? If so, this could be your perfect opportunity to make a significant impact within a leading academic institution.

We are seeking an experienced Property Administrator to support the team who oversee and manage the investment property portfolio, which includes prime land allocated for commercial development. The successful candidate will among other tasks, play a pivotal role in keeping the departments property records and CAFM system up to date, maintaining and filing lease and property documents on the Property Terrier, assisting with the management of Business Rates and finance matters within the department. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, results-driven professional to join a collaborative team environment. Your role will be integral in supporting the surveying team to drive forward the success of our investment property portfolio.

Background

Our Property Team is responsible for managing the University’s multi-million-pound Investment property portfolio. The income and capital generated from the portfolio is reinvested to fund core research and academic functions within the University. Although this portfolio is separate to the University’s operational estate, it is strategically adjacent, and managed to generate ethical and sustainable income, capital receipts, and maximize value through commercial partnerships and collaborations.

Our work encompasses commercial land development, asset management, and the daily management of a diverse portfolio of circa 250 properties and property related interests across all asset classes.

Additionally, we serve as an in-house, RICS-accredited real estate knowledge bank. We provide expertise on property and land-related matters to both academic schools and University leadership, ensuring optimal value and safeguarding the University’s interests. This includes property valuation expertise for investment and development viability, asset valuations for financial accounting, disposals and acquisitions, business rates, and buildings insurance.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a thriving, forward-thinking university environment. You’ll have the chance to influence and shape a key asset portfolio, collaborating with a range of teams and stakeholders to drive the performance of commercial property assets. The role offers room for professional development, and the chance to be part of a supportive and dynamic work environment.

If you are looking for a challenge and want to make a tangible impact in the property sector while working in a vibrant academic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Interview date: TBC

Contact Jo Love, Property Director j.r.love@reading.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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