Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country, providing care to over 2.5 million people across east London and beyond. Our hospitals - The Royal London, St Bartholomew's, Whipps Cross, Newham, and Mile End - offer an incredible range of services, including world-renowned cardiac and cancer care, trauma services, and teaching hospitals with strong research links.
We are looking for a motivated, strategic, and experienced property professional to join our award-winning Estates and Facilities Directorate and play a vital role in managing and developing the Trust's extensive property portfolio.We are seeking candidates with:o Significant experience in public sector property management - NHS preferredo Proven negotiation and commercial acumen in landlord and tenant lawo Professional qualifications (RICS or equivalent) or equivalent senior-level experienceo Strong project and contract management capabilitieso Excellent communication skills and ability to influence at all levelsYou must be comfortable working across a large and complex estate, be highly organised, and bring an analytical, solutions-focused approach to estate challenges.
You will get to work within a diverse and supportive team that is central to shaping the future of NHS estate in east London and will be engage in varied and high-impact projects across one of the most ambitious Estates Strategies in the NHS.
Main duties of the job
The Asset Manager will provide professional property management across the Trust's occupied and leased estate, acting both as landlord (managing service charges, leases, and SLA compliance for occupiers) and as tenant (ensuring value for money and compliance with external landlord obligations). The role will take lead responsibility for lease management, development, and negotiation to safeguard the Trust's financial and operational position.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Although this position is a 6 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 6 months.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Although this position is a 6 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 6 months.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in property and asset management across large, complex estates.
- Demonstrable track record of managing lease management, development, and negotiation from both landlord and tenant perspectives.
- Experience of developing and reconciling service charge budgets, invoicing, and income recovery.
- Experience of drafting, negotiating, and monitoring Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Evidence of stakeholder engagement at senior level (internal and external).
Skills
Essential
- Strong negotiation skills for lease development, renewal, and rent review processes.
- High-level influencing skills with ability to resolve conflict and build consensus.
- Advanced analytical and financial modelling skills for interpreting lease and service charge data.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with ability to prepare board-level reports and present complex information clearly.
- Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple lease portfolios and critical dates.
- Competence in CAFM, lease management, and finance systems.
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of landlord and tenant law, particularly lease management, development, and negotiation.
- Working knowledge of RICS Professional Statement on Service Charges.
- Understanding of NHS Estate code and Premises Assurance Model (PAM).
- Knowledge of IFRS16 lease accounting principles.
- Understanding of compliance obligations linked to estate and property management.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Estates, Property Management, Facilities Management, or related discipline; or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly across multiple Trust sites.
- Commitment to NHS values and public accountability.
- Resilience to manage competing demands and deadlines in a pressured environment.
- Willingness to undertake further training and professional development.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in property and asset management across large, complex estates.
- Demonstrable track record of managing lease management, development, and negotiation from both landlord and tenant perspectives.
- Experience of developing and reconciling service charge budgets, invoicing, and income recovery.
- Experience of drafting, negotiating, and monitoring Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Evidence of stakeholder engagement at senior level (internal and external).
Skills
Essential
- Strong negotiation skills for lease development, renewal, and rent review processes.
- High-level influencing skills with ability to resolve conflict and build consensus.
- Advanced analytical and financial modelling skills for interpreting lease and service charge data.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with ability to prepare board-level reports and present complex information clearly.
- Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple lease portfolios and critical dates.
- Competence in CAFM, lease management, and finance systems.
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of landlord and tenant law, particularly lease management, development, and negotiation.
- Working knowledge of RICS Professional Statement on Service Charges.
- Understanding of NHS Estate code and Premises Assurance Model (PAM).
- Knowledge of IFRS16 lease accounting principles.
- Understanding of compliance obligations linked to estate and property management.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Estates, Property Management, Facilities Management, or related discipline; or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly across multiple Trust sites.
- Commitment to NHS values and public accountability.
- Resilience to manage competing demands and deadlines in a pressured environment.
- Willingness to undertake further training and professional development.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
