Commercial Property Specialist at Incommunities

We are currently recruiting a Commercial Property Specialist to join us, responsible for the day to day management of our lease property portfolio across Bradford.

About us

We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people.

This year we’ve launched our five-year Corporate Strategy, which runs to 2029. Our purpose is to provide high quality homes, services, and support to our customers, so we’ve worked with colleagues and customers to find out what’s important to them. Our customers sit at the heart of what we do, and our colleagues are the people who’ll help us achieve our vision, which is to create the best customer experience to improve everyday lives.

Duties include:

• Day-to-day management of the commercial property portfolio including lease renewals, lease assignments, licenses, lettings, lease breaches and overall management of the organisation's commercial stock profile. 
• Produce lettings & sales information; conduct property viewings and negotiate lease terms and rental valuations where appropriate.
• Schedule and conduct periodic inspections of all commercial properties.
• Work closely with the Investment, Compliance and Repairs Teams to ensure properties are managed inline with the terms of leases and relevant legislation.
• Liaise with customers, legal services, solicitors, agents, contractors, lenders and others to achieve an excellent and effective service.
• Work closely with our Incomes Team to manage debt and maximise income opportunities.
• Resolve commercial queries and represent our commercial customers within the organisation.
• Understand and interpret leases and provide advice and guidance where required.
• Maintain records and produce regular reports and statistical information for the  commercial property portfolio.
• Contribute to policy and procedure reviews relevant to commercial properties.

Requirements

• Experience of managing commercial properties, including the retail sector.
• A sound knowledge of property management including legislation regarding compliance, repairs, arrears, service charges and assignments.
• Ability to manage challenging situations, negotiating an acceptable solution with a sensitive, calm approach.
• Awareness of relevant legislation and how this may impact commercial property management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experienced at carrying out periodic property inspections and effectively dealing with issues that arise.
• Able to manage your own workload, prioritising work and meeting deadlines
• Competent at maintaining accurate records and report writing.
• Have a driving license and access to a vehicle for work.
• Experience of income management, liaison with debt management organisations and managing forfeiture.

A basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required for the successful candidate as part of the pre-employment process - Criminal Conviction Checks

Benefits

• Starting salary of £37,125 which increases with service up-to £40,580 per year
• £1,000 essential car user allowance per year plus mileage
• Social Housing Pension Scheme - up-to 10% employer contribution
• 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Training, development, and qualification opportunities
• Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
• Corporate health scheme membership
• Agile and hybrid working
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Local gym membership discounts.
• A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support

Join Our Team!

We’re looking for great people to join us! At Incommunities, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences—because we know that diverse perspectives make us stronger.

Based in Bradford, a city known for its rich cultural diversity, we serve vibrant communities. As a social housing provider, we’re passionate about making a real difference by providing safe, affordable homes and improving lives.

Our recruitment process is designed to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments or assistance, just let us know.

We’re proud to be a Mindful Employer, committed to mental health and wellbeing. We also hold the ‘Committed’ Menopause Friendly Accreditation, recognising the importance of support in the workplace.

💡 Apply early! We review applications as they come in and may close the advert before the deadline.

Ready to make an impact? Come work with us!