In your role you will provide full asset‑level management across a diverse, cross‑sector portfolio on behalf of multiple client funds. You will take responsibility for identifying, shaping and delivering value‑enhancing initiatives, ensuring that assets perform in line with fund objectives during the period of maternity leave.
How you'll spend your time...
Manage a cross‑sector portfolio of assets on behalf of multiple client funds.
Identify and deliver value‑add opportunities to enhance asset and fund performance, including the strategic assessment of planning, permitted development and change‑of‑use potential.
Develop, maintain and implement clear asset‑level business plans and strategies.
Provide asset‑level advice and recommendations to Fund Managers and support investor reporting requirements.
Proactively manage vacancies and leasing activity to minimise voids across the portfolio.
Monitor and manage all lease events, ensuring rent reviews, lease expiries and break options are addressed in line with the asset business plan.
Initiate and oversee refurbishment and redevelopment projects in accordance with agreed asset strategies.
Embed ESG considerations into asset management activity and take responsibility for driving improvements at asset level.
Prepare return forecasts, analyse historical performance and risk, and assess each asset’s suitability within its respective fund, making recommendations where appropriate.
Work closely with the Property Oversight team and external managing agents to ensure matters such as dilapidations, business rates and alienation are managed effectively and that day‑to‑day operations align with fund objectives.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with external consultants, agents, lawyers and other professional advisers.
To be successful in this role you will have...
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assets and project workstreams concurrently, prioritising effectively and meeting agreed deadlines.
Highly numerate and analytical, with strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret financial and performance data to support decision‑making.
Able to assess asset performance, business plans and operational processes, identifying risks, gaps and opportunities for improvement.
Clear, confident communicator, capable of producing concise written reports and delivering effective presentations in formal stakeholder and investor settings.
Commercially objective and outcome‑focused, with sound judgement and the ability to balance asset‑level decisions with fund‑level objectives.
Proven ability to lead, manage and challenge external advisers and consultants, while building strong, professional relationships internally and externally.
If you also had this, it would be great…
MRICS qualified, with demonstrable post‑qualification experience and strong negotiation skills.
Sound working knowledge of UK property law and valuation principles, with an understanding of current best practice and the evolving legal and regulatory environment.
Comfortable working with asset and portfolio management systems, including Horizon and SharePoint, or equivalent platforms.
Willing and able to travel within the UK to undertake regular asset inspections and portfolio engagement.
Proactive and adaptable mindset, with the ability to respond effectively to changing asset, market and fund requirements.
About Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses.
We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,500 people working together. Our expertise is diverse with more than 650 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements.
Columbia Threadneedle is a people business and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that supports the diversity of our employees and reflects our broader communities and client-base.
We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter.
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