- Save down each section so you don't loose your completed sections
- Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action and Result) to answer the criteria
- Explain how and why you can do a certain responsibility
- Use the job description to help you frame your answers
- Don't answer just 'yes' or 'no' to a criteria selection
- Use specific experiences to reflect your role
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James's Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.
We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year.
We are now looking for an Estates Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is an exciting time to join the Estates team as you will be involved in improving processes and systems during a period of change.
As an Estates Manager, you will deliver an effective estate management function across the expansive and diverse Royal Parks Estate.
Your responsibilities will span the management of property-related matters, including non-residential assets and the negotiation of property contracts, ensuring that we maximise value from our property portfolio.
A central part of your role will be the negotiation and management of leases, occupation licences, rent and licence fee reviews, as well as ensuring compliance and monitoring of existing agreements. You will also manage utility access across the estate, ensuring that we receive the best value while co-ordinating with Park Managers to minimise disruption during major events or ceremonies.
Additionally, you will:
- Oversee the property management database together with other Estate Managers
- Lead on commercial property matters within the parks with the assistance of the wider team
- Provide financial support through budgeting and forecasting
- Contribute to the Estates business plan, licensing policies and risk management
- Assist with projects
About You
To be considered as an Estates Manager, you will need:
- General practice asset and/or estate management experience
- Experience working for an estate of similar size and complexity to the Royal Parks
- Experience using property management databases
- The ability to read drawings/maps (notably plans, sections and elevations)
- Excellent report writing, mathematical and analytical skills
- A degree level education or equivalent through relevant training or experience
- Save down each section so you don't loose your completed sections
- Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action and Result) to answer the criteria
- Explain how and why you can do a certain responsibility
- Use the job description to help you frame your answers
- Don't answer just 'yes' or 'no' to a criteria selection
- Use specific experiences to reflect your role
Safeguarding notice
The Royal Parks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young
people and adults at risk from harm, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment and follow the organisation's policies and procedures. The Royal Parks
provides an awareness training programme on Safeguarding for all staff, and further in-depth
training for those working with children, young people or adults who may be at risk of harm.