Graduate Assistant Asset Manager

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Graduate Assistant AssetManagerto join the UKs largest specialist wine retailer!Are you a highly organised and not phased by managing multiple tasksDo you have previous experience within a relevant property roleIf you have answered yes to these questions, Majestic Wine would be delighted to hear from you!The RoleWithin this role you will be assisting the Asset Managers and working closely with the Majestic stores across the UK to ensure the properties are meeting company standards. You will liaise closely with various stakeholders both internal and external to progresslease events and ensure that properties are compliant. Alongside this, you will liaise with the wider Majestic teams to deliver strategic objectives against all other related property matters.Key Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for managing 2 Regions within the Majestic portfolio, with support and oversight from Asset Manager and Head of Asset Management
• Effectively manage the Property Portfolio to deliver rent reductions and enhance profitability of assets for the 2 nominated Regions you will be accountable for
• Liaising directly with landlords and/or agents to achieve the best possible results for Majestic
• Act as a first point of contact on day to day property management issues as they arise
• Conducting site visits where required to check on property management aspects of the estate or building
• Working with the facilities team to ensure lease and statutory compliance and to escalate (both internally and externally), monitor and report on property maintenance and repairs
• Monitoring health and safety risks and escalating where identified
• Management of incoming service charges and confirming liability in accordance with lease terms
• Liaising with external advisors on business rates issues and maintaining internal records
• Maintaining records for audit and register and monitor all insurance claims
• Monitoring and reporting of compliance requirements and documentation
• Supporting the Assets team on wider property related projects
• Ensure all Majestic properties are meeting company standards
• Liaise with the wider Majestic teams to deliver strategic objectives
• Day to day office administration - to include approving service charges, insurance costs etc

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Experience working within a relevant property role is essential
• A good understanding of commercial property management and applicable law including landlord and tenant
• Experience of working with external advisors to ensure that they are achieving the best possible outcomes
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to communicate with colleagues at all levels
• Strong organisational skills are required
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to multi-task and prioritise workload
• A full UK driving licence is essential

Who are weMajestic Wine is the UKs leading specialist wine retailer. Majestic was founded in 1980 and, alongside its Commercial and French divisions, had a turnover of over £300m last financial year. Alongside strong growth in multi-channel sales, Majestic believethere is still a key role of a retailer that is loved by customers and loved by suppliers. We pride ourselves on our enthusiastic, knowledgeable and friendly people, who, working as part of a close-knit team deliver exceptional customer service in a vibrantand fast-paced retail environment. More information can be found atIn August 2019 Majestic announced it will be continuing its story under new private ownership and was purchased by US investment firm - Fortress. The sale included the Majestic brand, stores, website, Commercial and French division. Fortress isnow backingthe vision for the future of Majestic and they see a lot of headroom for growth. The investment group pointed to Majestics strong cross channel journey, expert staff and widespread brand affection when deciding to buy the business from its PLC status.Benefits:

• A competitive salary
• Performance related bonus
• Up to 20% Staff Discount
• 21Days Holiday per year and we also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Life assurance 3x your salary
• Contributory pension
• Free parking on site
• An unparalleled fun company culture thats focused on empowering and developing our employees

Job Specifics:Contract Type:PermanentLocation:Our Head Office is based inWatford, just 20 minutes from London Euston. From Watford Junction, we are a 15-minute walk to our Head OfficeWe are proud to offer a new Agile Working Policy for Support Centre colleagues; a blend of office and home working which will include a number of days working at the Majestic Office(post CV19 lockdown restrictions)We look forward to receiving your application!Together we are Majestic! #TWAMNo Agencies Please -We thank you for your interest in working with Majestic Wine, however, we have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We will not pay fees or acknowledge any CVs supplied to Majestic Wine unless you have been briefed on the roleby a member of our Talent Team.We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant AssetManagerto join the UKs largest specialist wine retailer!Are you a highly organised and not phased by managing multiple tasksDo you have previous experience within a relevant property roleIf you have answered yes to these questions, Majestic Wine would be delighted to hear from you!The RoleWithin this role you will be assisting the Asset Managers and working closely with the Majestic stores across the UK to ensure the properties are meeting company standards. You will liaise closely with various stakeholders both internal and external to progresslease events and ensure that properties are compliant. Alongside this, you will liaise with the wider Majestic teams to deliver strategic objectives against all other related property matters. Key Respons