Community Property Manager at Guinness

Oldham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Sep, 26

Salary

65603.0

Posted On

15 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Built Environment Services, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Leadership, Financial Management, Budgeting, Statutory Compliance, Health & Safety, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Communication, Negotiation, Asset Management, Income Generation

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

About the role At The Guinness Partnership, we are here to improve people’s lives and create possibilities for them through great homes, great neighbourhoods and great service. We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Property Manager to take a leading role in shaping how we use and invest in our community halls across England. Our community halls estate currently lacks a consistent approach to ownership, purpose and investment. In this role, you will lead the development of a clear strategy to bring these spaces into a more coherent, sustainable and impactful model. In your first year, you will focus on building a clear understanding of the current position across the estate, including usage, condition, compliance and value. You will use this insight to define the future role of these spaces and agree a clear direction across the organisation. You will work closely with colleagues across Housing, Asset Management, Finance and Community Investment, as well as with external partners, to: * Develop a national approach to community halls * Identify opportunities to increase usage, impact and sustainability * Shape investment priorities and business cases * Recommend where assets should be retained, repurposed or exited Over time, you will lead the delivery of a multi-year plan, including investment, operating model development and governance arrangements to ensure the estate is well-managed and delivering value. Alongside this, you will also oversee our outsourced car parks and garages contracts, ensuring these assets are effectively managed and contribute to wider commercial and community objectives. What we are looking for We are a resident-focused organisation, so we know that how we work is just as important as what we deliver. We are looking for someone who is comfortable working in a complex and evolving environment, and who can bring structure, clarity and direction where it does not currently exist. Essential skills & experience: * Experience of delivering built environment services across a multi-site portfolio. * Excellent oral and written communications. * Good knowledge of Microsoft Office. * Experience of delivering change * Demonstrates strong leadership ability Desirable skills & experience: * Ability to develop and deliver a clear, long-term vision for community facilities, aligning with organisational goals. * Skilled at building effective relationships with internal teams, community groups, local authorities, and external partners. * Strong experience in budgeting, financial management, and identifying opportunities for income generation and investment * In-depth understanding of statutory compliance, health & safety, and risk management in property or facilities management. * Proven ability to lead projects and drive organisational change, clarifying roles and embedding best practice. * Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and present to diverse audiences. Essential qualifications: * Educated to degree level or equivalent * NEBOSH Desirable qualifications: * Relevant qualifications in built environment or community related activities We recognise that candidates may come from a range of backgrounds, including property, community, operational or strategic roles. We do not expect you to be an expert in every area, but you will need to demonstrate the ability to operate across these areas and quickly build your knowledge where required. To find out more about the role responsibilities and expected outcomes, please review the role profile. Please apply with a CV and covering letter, detailing how you meet the essential criteria. TJTGP TGPCVL The 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.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and delivery of a national strategy for community halls to ensure they are sustainable, impactful, and well-managed. Oversee outsourced car park and garage contracts while coordinating with internal departments and external partners.