Job Opportunity: Associate Director - Property Management

Location: Leeds (with portfolio coverage across the North)
Department: Property Management
Reporting to: Director
Level: Associate Director

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Associate Director to join our dynamic Property Management team based in Leeds. You will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio commercial properties across the North of England.

This is a hands-on role requiring immediate ownership of your portfolio, with a focus on delivering high-quality property management services and maintaining strong relationships with clients, tenants, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for a portfolio commercial sites including key clients.
• Conduct regular site inspections and manage follow-up actions.
• Liaise with internal teams including lease advisory, building consultancy, and rural specialists.
• Maintain and update lease/tenancy schedules.
• Manage income arrears and recovery processes.
• Prepare and present reports for client meetings.
• Oversee due diligence for acquisitions and disposals.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and property management standards.

What we need from you:

• Degree-qualified, MRICS preferred but not essential.
• Proven experience in commercial property management.
• Strong knowledge of landlord & tenant law.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for site visits).

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with property management systems (e.g., TRAMPS, Yardi, Meridian, RiskWise).
• Financial acumen including budgeting, arrears recovery, and service charge management.
• Technologically savvy and process-driven.
• Experience managing or mentoring junior staff.

Opportunities:

• Work with a leading real estate consultancy on a high-profile client portfolio.
• Collaborate with a national team of experts across multiple disciplines.
• Enjoy a flexible, autonomous role with opportunities for career progression.

Your application will be dealt with in the strictest confidence by Amelia Messenger. Please contact Amelia directly on 07586 673981 or alternatively send your CV (at this stage do not worry if it's not up-to-date) directly to Amelia@beachbaker.co.uk, and for many more property jobs please visit our website www.beachbaker.co.uk