Assistant Director of Property

A leading all Ireland based non profit company require an experienced individual to join them as their new Assistant Director of Property. This leadership position is responsible for developing and implementing property strategies, ensuring the efficient utilisation of assets, managing a high performing team, innovating and maintaining the value and performance of the companys property portfolio, while also ensuring compliance with legal, financial and operational standards.

Key Tasks

• Develop and implement a property strategy and development plan aligned with the organisation's objectives and values, including property sale, acquisition, expansion upgrade and redevelopment
• Oversee the management of a portfolio of properties ensuring they meet the needs of service users and operational objectives.
• Provide expert advice on property related matters including acquisitions, disposals and lease negotiations
• Lead on property maintenance, refurbishments and construction projects ensuring quality standard and budget adherence.
• Manage the delivery of safe accessible and compliant environments for all service users and staff.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, Fire safety standards and accessibility laws.
• Oversee the review and negotiation of leases, licenses, JMS’s and SLA’s in relation to rental property and liaise with company’s solicitors to finalise contracts
• Prepare, manage and monitor budgets for property projects and ongoing maintenance.
• Identify cost saving opportunities while maintaining high standards.
• Ensure financial sustainability of property portfolio through effective asset management and long term planning.
• Work with external contractors, suppliers and local authorities to deliver property related services.
• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with landlords, developers and other partners
• Develop effective partnerships and alliances with Housing Associations and, where procured, private developers/ landlords to support the delivery of all property development schemes and the disposal of older properties to raise capital for future schemes
• Lead and mentor a team of property managers and Heads of Property
• Provide training and development opportunities to team members to enhance skills and knowledge
• Advise the Senior Leadership Team on capital budgets for property related matters to ensure effective and realistic budgets are implemented each year
• Attend the Property Committee of the Board providing reports on all areas of property within the organisation