Property and Estates Manager (Facilities Management)

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

Salary: Circa £60,000 depending on experience

What we can offer you:

• Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Annual salary review
• Paid overtime
• Up to 15 days flexi leave
• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities

Hybrid working pattern: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working

The opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity within the MBDA Facilities Management team. We are a busy, friendly team, and keen to push forward with improvements to performance and service delivery, making this is great time to be joining us.

We are looking for someone to take responsibility for the management and planning of the MBDA UK property portfolio, in both the UK and selected overseas locations. This will involve managing all UK property services, in regards to both Landlord and Tennant duties. You will be sourcing and delivering property solutions that match business requirements, ensuring sufficient size and quality of properties to meet current and future needs. This could include the opportunity to oversee projects from inception to completion, such as office fit outs or land purchase.

We are looking for someone to;

• Manage MBDA accountabilities for all UK owned and leased properties, providing expert advice and support to senior leadership.
• Manage critical lease events, working closely with external real estate consultants
• Manage acquisitions / disposals of real estate, including occasional overseas travel
• Prepare and present relevant business cases to exec level
• Act as interface for Local Authority Planning Applications
• Manage a small team delivering related FM functions

What we're looking for from you:

• Experience in a Facilities Management environment and in-depth knowledge of property related matters, backed up by a suitable qualification.
• Strong communication skills, with an ability to communicate and influence at all levels
• Strong stakeholder engagement, building relationships both internally and externally
• Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills, including ability to multi-task and manage timescales
• Good knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Demonstrate a positive, proactive approach in all circumstances with a focus on continuous improvement and results oriented mind-set
• Ability to lead a small team

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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Please Note: MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Further restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may also apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
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