Assistant Project Manager (Property)

We share an ambition to be recognised as the benchmark in all of our operations.

Our dealership is fuelled by smiles. The ones on our customers’ faces, because they know that they can trust our honest advice, brilliant technicians, our attitude to make it happen and great models. And the ones on our colleagues’ faces, as they love being part of close-knit, local team, where enjoying your day at work is a given. Whether your skills lie in sales, customer service, operations, or the technical arena, if you can help us drive the standard in customer care, we can help you thrive.

So what do we look for from you?

We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager in our Property Team to support the Company’s operational and strategic requirements. 

Responsibilities

• The purpose of the job is to assist the property team in managing the portfolio of assets and to provide a range of property related advice and support.
• To assist in the inspection, measurement and survey of assets for a variety of purposes to a professional standard.
• To assist in the carrying out capital and rental valuations.
• To assist in the preparation of Heads of Terms and offer letters setting out the main commercial terms for property transactions for a variety of purposes.
• To assist in the negotiation Heads of Terms and their professional advisors to secure commercial agreements in the best interests of the business.
• To assist in the preparation of reports seeking approval for transactional activity.
• To assist in instructing Legal activity in approved property transactions and monitoring the legal process to the completion of the agreed transaction.
• To provide assistance in all aspects of property management including lease advice / lease negotiation / processing lease assignments, variations, sublettings, consents / rent assessment and negotiation managing multi-let property including the assessment of annual service charges / advising on rating matters / advising on property acquisitions and disposals / identifying property repairs and ensuring repairs are carried out in line with policy.
• To attend internal meetings with senior colleagues internally and externally (for example Planning, Highways, Legal, Financial, Environmental Health etc) representing the Property Team.
• To be aware that Ford Retail and Ford Motor Company have written financial and procurement rules.
• To inform management of any health and safety issues which could place individuals or assets at risk.
• To use the property management information systems and to assist in contributing to the development of those and new systems as required, supplying and maintaining appropriate and accurate management information.
• To deal with other duties as directed by senior colleagues.

This is a National role however the successful candidate will be required to work from our Head Office in Colchester at two days per week.

Required skills and experience 

• Degree in either construction, property management, or a related field (pending final results)
• Strong communication, organizational, and negotiation skills are essential.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and solve problems
• Driving licence
• Ability to work at the property office 2 days a week (Colchester, Essex)
• Willingness to secure MCIOB, RICS or other professional qualification
• Full valid driving licence held for a minimum of 6 months with fewer than 6 penalty points – 4 years must have passed since reinstatement following any previous disqualifications
• The role is national based although there is an expectation that the candidate will visit Colchester HQ on a frequent basis. 
• Evidence of ‘Right to Work in the UK’

In addition to receiving a competitive salary, for the right candidate this position will offer: 

• Industry leading package
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) in addition to an annual leave purchase & sale scheme
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
• Company Car & fuel card
• Ford Privilege vehicle purchase scheme
• Discount on Service, Bodyshop and Parts
• 1 day each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Cycle to work purchase scheme
• Discounted Gym membership
• Access to Perks at Work discount website

When completing your application please give specific detail of your experience, skills and previous responsibilities that you believe would be relevant to the role you are applying for. We blind recruit therefore our Recruiting Managers will not see your personal details or your CV until you have been selected to attend an interview. Our application form is your opportunity to detail all of your experience as you would on your CV. 

For your first 2 days in the business, you’ll be attending our fantastic residential induction academy. This is at a lovely hotel in the heart of the Northampton countryside, where you’ll learn all about our business before you start your new role.

Our PPA is what makes TrustFord. Our Network Groups support us in allowing for every colleague to respect and care for one another no matter what... be it your race, ability, gender, or who you love. This helps us to develop inclusive and diverse teams, truly representative of the communities that we operate in. We welcome applications from everyone.  We work with our colleague network Groups - including our Race, LGBTQ+, Disability and Gender Networks to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. 

To request any adjustments, please ask this during the application stage or contact the Recruitment Team.

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - To help us be more inclusive, requests for flexible working will be considered at any point in your application or employment. Although we may deem this may not be suitable for every role, we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any requirements you may have.

TrustFord is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on any grounds other than ability to carry out the job role.

All offers of employment are subject to a background check.

We advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers.  If we need agency assistance then we will contact agencies from our Preferred Supplier List.  Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.