Senior Property & Asset Manager (Maternity Cover)

Senior Property & Asset Manager (Maternity Cover)

Company Description

Unlike most UK cities the majority of Milton Keynes’ parks, lakes and landscapes are cared for by an independent charity - The Parks Trust, who manage over 6,000 acres of beautiful green spaces.

More than 100 full and part-time employees and 240 volunteers deliver its essential work, from landscape maintenance and nature services to the provision of valuable recreation and leisure facilities. The Parks Trust connects communities at over 500 outdoor events and advances public education around wildlife, biodiversity and the environment.

Position

Location: Campbell Park Pavilion, 1300 Silbury Boulevard, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 4AD

Salary: £55,000.00 - £58,000.00 per annum

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Working hours:  37.5 hours per week

Flexibility: We understand the need to balance life and commitments in and out of work and will support flexibility wherever it is practical to do so.

Requirements

Objectives:

• To ensure the Trust’s Property Portfolio is professionally managed providing a sound commercial investment for the Trust.
• To ensure operational and commercial property assets are well presented and maintained.
• To actively manage the Trust’s portfolio to drive value.
• To build relationships with tenants promoting a partnership approach.

Essential

• Experienceinproperty and asset management.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
• Ahighdegreeofcustomerservicecommitmentandexperience.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of an integrated team.
• Willingness for both a flexible and hands on approach to meet the changing needs of the business.
• Commitment to keepuptodate with legislative updates and regulatory compliance.

Desirable

• Appropriate professional qualification (RICS preferred).
• Knowledge of Milton Keynes.
• Experience of complex assets and projects (e.g. multi let, mixed use assets, refurbishments, negotiations, acquisitions & disposals).

Other information

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Generous and flexible annual leave provision which includes:
• 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Accrue up to 3 additional days for each full year of service
• Option to buy and sell up to 5 days of annual leave each year
• Flexible bank holiday policy to allow choice in which religious holidays you observe
• Excellent contributory Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• Medical cash plan
• Free eye tests
• Occupational sick pay*
• Income Protection and Life Assurance Cover*
• Hybrid Working Policy offering up to 60/40 office/remote work (role dependent)
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies*
• Discounts with a wide range of high street and online retailers, hospitality and fitness providers as well as for the activities and the café at Willen Lake
• Salary sacrifice schemes for:
• Cycle to Work
• Electric Cars
• Ikea (homeware) and Curry’s (electronics)
• Employee Assistance Programme with a free and confidential 24/7 helpline for you and members of your household to use
• A beautiful office in a parkland setting with free parking in the heart of Milton Keynes/A stunning lakeside location in the heart of Milton Keynes/A well-appointed warehouse based in the heart of Milton Keynes close to the A5
• Highly knowledgeable teams with a great working environment
• A 3-month Induction Plan giving you full oversight of The Trust
• Ongoing support with training and development

Please apply online using the link through our website, using our People System, Cezanne. If you experience any issues with the link or the system, please contact hr@theparkstrust.com so we can assist. 

The closing date for applications for the role is: Friday 20th March 2026

1st Stage Interviews held via Teams: Week commencing 25th March 2026

2nd Stage Face-to-Face Interviews: Week commencing 30th March 2026

The Parks Trust is committed to safeguarding and will always recruit all personnel in line with government guidelines, relevant legislation, Charity Commission guidance and best practice standards.

We are committed to inclusion and equality of opportunity for all employees current and potential. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

If you have any questions about the role, organisation or application process please do get in touch by contacting recruitment@theparkstrust.com. You can also contact us here for further support with your application, including any reasonable adjustments you may need to support you to participate in it to the best of your ability.