Commercial Property Management Officer

Commercial Property Management Officer Temporary Contract - 4 to 6 Months Hybrid Working - 3 Days On Site Per Week An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Property Management Officer to join a busy and forward-thinking local authority team on an initial 4-6-month contract. This role will support the management of a large and diverse non-housing commercial property portfolio, helping to maximise income, support regeneration initiatives, and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of property management operations. The Role Working as part of the property team, you will provide administrative and operational support across a varied commercial portfolio. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the management of commercial property assets Assisting with budget preparation and ongoing budget monitoring Maintaining and updating tenancy, property and operational records Acting as a first point of contact for tenant enquiries Logging and tracking maintenance and facilities management issues Supporting rent reviews and lease renewals alongside external consultants Processing landlord consent requests and issuing standard correspondence Updating internal systems following lease events Assisting with the preparation of rent, service charge and ad hoc invoices Supporting service charge reconciliations and year-end accounts Managing purchase orders and contractor invoice verification Assisting with insurance claim administration and record keeping Carrying out property visits including key handovers, meter readings and compliance checks About You The successful candidate will ideally have: Degree-level education or equivalent experience A qualification relating to surveying or property management would be advantageous Strong numeracy skills and confidence using Microsoft Excel Experience within commercial property, estates or asset management environments Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Strong written and verbal communication skills The ability to produce clear and concise reports A proactive and flexible approach to work Strong analytical and problem-solving skills The ability to work independently and under pressureCommercial project management experience would be beneficial but is not essential. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within a dynamic public sector property environment while contributing to a varied and interesting commercial portfolio