Senior Asset Manager

Description

Role Purpose

We are looking for an ambitious and commercially focused Senior Asset Manager to join our Asset Management team and take ownership of a significant portfolio of commercial properties in Manchester and across the North of England.

Comprising approximately 1,000 properties, the Northern portfolio includes a diverse range of assets and offers exceptional opportunities to drive income growth, unlock value and deliver strategic asset initiatives. Manchester sits at the heart of the portfolio, complemented by substantial holdings in Leeds, Sheffield and Newcastle, and other key locations across the region.

You will be responsible developing and delivering the asset strategy for the Northern portfolio, identifying opportunities to unlock potential, enhance value and improve performance. Using data, market knowledge and commercial judgement, you will help determine where investment is deployed and how opportunities are realised. Working closely with colleagues across Asset Management, Leasing, Estate Management, Finance and Development, you will lead a wide range of initiatives and play a central role in driving the success of the portfolio.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of creating value within commercial property portfolios, have strong commercial instincts and the ability to turn ideas into results. This is a role for someone who enjoys being busy, spotting opportunities, solving problems and delivering change. Alongside leading strategic asset management projects, you will help improve portfolio efficiency, support investment activity and ensure the estate continues to perform at its full potential.

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and implement short, medium and long-term asset management strategies across the Northern portfolio.
• Take ownership of portfolio performance, using data, market intelligence and commercial judgement to identify opportunities, manage risks and drive decision making and results.
• Identify and deliver value-enhancing opportunities, including customer retention initiatives, repositioning projects and development opportunities.
• Act as the asset management lead on capex and redevelopment opportunities, defining requirements, shaping project scope and ensuring investments support agreed asset strategies.
• Take ownership of the property lifecycle, ensuring vacant properties are brought back to market efficiently and opportunities are maximised.
• Lead negotiations on asset management matters including lease regears, transfers and premiums.
• Work closely with Leasing, Estate Management, Finance and Professional Services to ensure asset strategies are translated into clear actions.
• Provide input into acquisitions and disposals, offering asset-level insight and recommendations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, local stakeholders, local authorities and external advisers to identify opportunities and enhance portfolio performance.
• Monitor portfolio trends and emerging market opportunities, using insight and analysis to inform future investment and asset management decisions.
• Support the development of the wider Asset Management team through knowledge sharing and the promotion of best practice.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an experienced commercial property professional with a strong background in asset management of multi-let commercial property, ideally from a client-side role.

You will bring:

• Proven experience developing and delivering asset management strategies across a large commercial property portfolio.
• A strong track record of identifying and implementing value-enhancing initiatives.
• Excellent ability to manage a high workload while effectively prioritising competing demands.
• Extensive experience with lease regears, surrenders, re-lettings, renewals, terminations and other transactions.
• Strong knowledge of commercial leases and L&T legislation.
• Excellent commercial awareness and the ability to assess the financial and strategic implications of asset-level decisions.
• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to asset management.
• Experience managing complex customer and stakeholder relationships.
• Preferable, but not essential, knowledge of the Manchester commercial property market.
• The confidence to work autonomously, make commercial decisions and take ownership of assets and projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness and ability to travel across the North of England as required.
• MRICS qualification is preferred but not essential.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Commercially minded — understands how to create value from property and maximise portfolio performance.
• Strategic — able to develop long-term asset plans while understanding the detail required to deliver them.
• Hands-on — comfortable leading transactions, solving problems and dealing with high volumes.
• Analytical — uses data, market intelligence and financial information to inform decisions.
• Proactive — identifies opportunities and makes them happen rather than simply managing the status quo.
• Collaborative — able to work effectively with internal teams, customers and external stakeholders.

Why Join The Arch Company?

Join one of the UK's largest and most unique commercial property portfolios and help shape its future performance.

Focusing on Manchester and the North, you'll take ownership of a significant portfolio with genuine scope to influence strategy, unlock value and drive investment decisions.

This is a high-impact role where your commercial judgement and asset management expertise will directly contribute to portfolio growth and business success.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

At The Arch Company, we are on a mission to make our workplace as welcoming and inclusive as possible. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we are committed to providing everyone with a fair chance of success, no matter where they come from or who they are.

We take pride in celebrating what makes each of us unique. When you join our team, you are not just getting a job; you are becoming a part of our friendly and open-minded team, with a key role to play in creating a more inclusive and diverse future.

The Arch Company is an equal opportunity employer, so if you are excited to be part of a company that champions diversity and inclusion, we invite you to explore our job opportunities.

For more information on Benefits, DE&I and open Vacancies, please visit our careers page Careers | The Arch Company

About The Arch Company

The Arch Company offers more commercial space for small and medium-sized businesses to rent than any other provider in the UK, supporting thousands of business owners who play a vital role in the UK economy. Established in 2019, our spaces are deeply connected to the rich history and heritage of the railway. Our portfolio spans 24.8 million sq. ft. and includes 5,300 properties, such as railway arches, former station buildings, and parcels of land, many situated in prime urban locations.

Our mission is to create environments where businesses can thrive. As a values-led company, we are dedicated to accountability, making a positive impact, fostering strong business practices, and unlocking potential. We play a crucial role in local economies by supporting job creation and driving economic growth. Backed by our shareholder, Blackstone Property Partners, we have ambitious plans to invest £200 million to revitalize 1,000 previously empty and derelict spaces by 2030 as part of our 'Project 1000' initiative.

Through our ESG Strategy we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We are a member of Real Estate Balance, who help us benchmark ourselves within the industry, and we have a staff DE&I Board to champion DE&I in the company. We are open to flexible working arrangements and offer a comprehensive benefits package, as outlined above.

We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we're committed to providing everyone with a fair chance at success, no matter where they come from or who they are. If you're excited to be part of a company that champions diversity and inclusion but don’t meet every requirement in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this role or for other opportunities within our organization.

For more information on Benefits, DE&I and open Vacancies, please visit our careers page.