Property and Asset Manager

The Parks Trust

  • Milton Keynes
  • £34,390 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
Established as an independent charity in 1992, The Parks Trust expertly cares for over 6,000 acres of beautiful and inspirational green space in Milton Keynes including parks, ancient woodlands, lakes, river valleys and 80 miles of landscaped areas along the city’s grid roads.In most towns and cities, parkland is owned by the local authority, but Milton Keynes’ founders were pioneers and decided to do things differently. Their vision was to create a new town where the parkland and landscapes would be protected forever by a charity that was separate from local government. Doing so would ensure that, as the new town grew, its green spaces would never be compromised or have to fight for funding.That all became a reality when The Parks Trust was set up in 1992. The new charity was given a 999-year lease on a total of 4,500 acres of Milton Keynes and an endowment of property valued at £20m. Returns on these carefully managed investments generate the primary source of income required to fund the charity’s wide-ranging work today and forever.Over 100 staff and 240 volunteers deliver the essential work of The Parks Trust. In addition to landscaping and maintenance tasks, that also includes providing valuable recreation and leisure facilities, connecting communities at over 500 outdoor events each year, and advancing public education around the wildlife, biodiversity, and the environment.As Milton Keynes grows, so does The Parks Trust. Each year, the charity takes on new green spaces and endowments from developers to cover costs in perpetuity. This approach ensures that all new areas of the city benefit from the same quality of inspiring, connected landscape and Milton Keynes remains a great place to live, work and play.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our dynamic property team here at the Trust, playing a key role in managing and enhancing our portfolio of commercial property.HOURS & SALARY INFOHours
  • 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday
Salary
  • £34,390 per annum
Key Objective
  • To ensure the Trust's Commercial Property is professionally managed and provides a sound commercial investment for the Trust.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED.
  • Previous experience in property and asset management (lease regears, increasing income etc) is required.
  • Broader experience in commercial real estate would be desirable.
  • Previous experience of using Yardi would be desirable.
  • Excellent communication & negotiation skills.
  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
  • A high degree of customer service commitment and experience is required for this busy and demanding role, together with the ability to work as part of a small team to ensure that The Trusts expectation of maintenance of the commercial portfolio is met.
  • Have a flexible “can do” attitude to meet the ever-changing needs of the business.
In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:
  • Competitive salary.
  • Ongoing support and training.
  • Excellent contributory pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution).
  • Income protection and life assurance cover after qualifying period.
  • Enhanced family friendly policies after qualifying period.
  • Home Working policy.
  • Occupational sick pay.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Discounted gym membership.
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for tech & electric cars.
  • Generous annual leave allowance.
  • Wellbeing day off per year.
  • Buying and Selling option for annual leave.
  • Medical Cash Plan.
  • Access to employee wellbeing helpline.
  • Discount for Willen Lake activities and café.
  • Free eye tests.
  • Great office in a parkland setting with free parking.
Application processPlease apply online using the link through our website using Cezanne.
  • Deadline for applications - 10th September 2025
  • 1st Stage Teams Interviews - Week commencing 15th September 2025.
  • 2nd Stage In Person interviews - Week commencing 22nd September 2025.
The Parks Trust is committed to safeguarding and will always recruit all personnel in line with government guidelines, relevant legislation, Charity Commission guidance and best practice standards.We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff 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.If you need additional support with your application or would like further information, please contact recruitment@theparkstrust.com.

The Parks Trust