Role Description Role Title Development/Project Manager (AMI) Location Marble Arch, London Division Development Reporting to Development Executive The Role The role possesses a high level of autonomy, managing numerous projects reporting to the Development Executive responsible for the development process and delivery of Asset Management Initiatives (AMI's) across the business. This is principally retail and office development, both new and refurbishment, ranging in scale from tens of thousands to tens of million pounds, throughout the UK. As a priority you will be required to deliver a great planning, development and delivery service alongside the British Land Asset and Property Management Team. Although our head office is based in London, our retail assets are spread across the UK and therefore depending upon workload you maybe asked to operate across the UK. Key Responsibilities Responsibility for managing the development process from inception through to successful delivery of projects. Receive and communicate clear briefs to internal teams and external consultants. Close collaboration with Asset Management and leasing teams to define product and enable successful letting. Liaison and negotiation of agreements with third party stakeholders including Local and Statutory Authorities. Agree with Asset Managers the project priorities and ensure that our retail PMO is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in key project milestones. Articulate British Land's vision for all projects both internally and externally. Liaise closely with Planning and Sustainability teams to ensure responsibilities and priorities are clear (BL and external). Coordinate and chair all Project meetings. Set quarterly objectives and report on performance to key internal and JV stakeholders. Cost management against agreed project budgets and approved capex. Preparation of reports and presentation material for distribution to executive committees. Work closely with procurement team to procure and tender work to suit the project and client brief. Ensure project plans and documentation are maintained and distributed as required. Carry out relevant follow up work to meetings ensuring actions are captured, distributed and closed out. Ensure data storage requirements are met to retain all information needed for any potential future sale. Project audit and evaluation reporting. Identify potential risks with development strategy, organisation and methods. Analyse and interpret information to formulate solutions and implement recommendations. Presentations to internal meetings / Investment Committees, JV partners, Local Authorities and other parties. Requirements Must possess a high degree of commercial acumen and have a good understanding of commercial property transactions. Experience across a range of Sectors particularly Offices, Retail and Leisure would be beneficial. A good understanding of proactive Asset Management throughout Offices and Retail sectors across the UK. Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously and prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines. Familiarity with all forms of Building Contracts and Consultant Appointments. Familiarity with Office and Retail leasing, from heads of terms to execution, would be beneficial. Must have a detailed knowledge of development appraisals and the technical and legal processes associated with planning, design and procurement of both refurbishment and new build projects. Ability to engage with numerous internal stake holders, taking both direction from and coordinating with colleagues. Contribute as a team player to wider discussions regarding the development and enhancement of individual assets across the company's portfolio generally. Ability to manage external consultant teams and maintain and develop working relationships to ensure the external resources are effectively used to achieve the desired outcomes. Highly collaborative, personable and persuasive approach. Flexibility - must be able to manage a portfolio of responsibilities Expected Behaviours British Land employees are committed to living our values and promoting an inclusive, positive and collaborative culture. Bring your whole self Confident, pro-active, hardworking and highly professional individual Treats everyone equally Listen & Understand Seeks out, accepts and acts on feedback Awareness of and ability to maintain confidentiality Smarter together Good team player, with positive attitude and eagerness to get involved Self-starter who uses own initiative Flexibility - able to deal with different levels of workload, remaining calm under pressure Build for the future Willing to learn new skills and tools Works to a high standard and always strives to improve About British Land At British Land we own or manage a high-quality UK commercial property portfolio focused on London Offices and Retail around the UK. As at 31 March 2022, the portfolio is valued at £13.3bn (British land share: £9.8bn) making us one of Europe's largest listed real estate investment companies. Our strategy is to provide places which meet the needs of our customers and respond to changing lifestyles - Places People Prefer. We do this by creating great environments both inside and outside our buildings and use our scale and placemaking skills to enhance and enliven them. This expands their appeal to a broader range of occupiers, creating enduring demand and driving sustainable, long-term performance. Sustainability is embedded throughout our business. Our places, which are designed to meet high sustainability standards, become part of local communities, provide opportunities for skills development and employment and promote wellbeing. We are a diverse, curious team that believes in shared success and enabling people to be themselves and work in ways they work best. Our small expert team works alongside other expert people on some of the most ambitious, innovative projects in the country, and we are committed to offering our people a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow. We provide a range of flexible working arrangements, operating both formal and informal opportunities to meet individual needs. Our Places and People have a commitment to treat everyone equally, irrespective of your age, sex, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, gender expression, marital or civil partner status, or pregnancy or maternity. If you want to feel listened to and understood in an environment where your opinions count and your ideas are encouraged, you've come to the right place! ion, religious or other philosophical belief, disability, gender identity British Land is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace, please let us know if you require us to make any reasonable adjustments for your application or during the interview process. Please note that we endeavour to get back to all applicants within 28 days. If you haven't heard from us within this period, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Sep 20, 2022
Full time
Role Description Role Title Development/Project Manager (AMI) Location Marble Arch, London Division Development Reporting to Development Executive The Role The role possesses a high level of autonomy, managing numerous projects reporting to the Development Executive responsible for the development process and delivery of Asset Management Initiatives (AMI's) across the business. This is principally retail and office development, both new and refurbishment, ranging in scale from tens of thousands to tens of million pounds, throughout the UK. As a priority you will be required to deliver a great planning, development and delivery service alongside the British Land Asset and Property Management Team. Although our head office is based in London, our retail assets are spread across the UK and therefore depending upon workload you maybe asked to operate across the UK. Key Responsibilities Responsibility for managing the development process from inception through to successful delivery of projects. Receive and communicate clear briefs to internal teams and external consultants. Close collaboration with Asset Management and leasing teams to define product and enable successful letting. Liaison and negotiation of agreements with third party stakeholders including Local and Statutory Authorities. Agree with Asset Managers the project priorities and ensure that our retail PMO is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in key project milestones. Articulate British Land's vision for all projects both internally and externally. Liaise closely with Planning and Sustainability teams to ensure responsibilities and priorities are clear (BL and external). Coordinate and chair all Project meetings. Set quarterly objectives and report on performance to key internal and JV stakeholders. Cost management against agreed project budgets and approved capex. Preparation of reports and presentation material for distribution to executive committees. Work closely with procurement team to procure and tender work to suit the project and client brief. Ensure project plans and documentation are maintained and distributed as required. Carry out relevant follow up work to meetings ensuring actions are captured, distributed and closed out. Ensure data storage requirements are met to retain all information needed for any potential future sale. Project audit and evaluation reporting. Identify potential risks with development strategy, organisation and methods. Analyse and interpret information to formulate solutions and implement recommendations. Presentations to internal meetings / Investment Committees, JV partners, Local Authorities and other parties. Requirements Must possess a high degree of commercial acumen and have a good understanding of commercial property transactions. Experience across a range of Sectors particularly Offices, Retail and Leisure would be beneficial. A good understanding of proactive Asset Management throughout Offices and Retail sectors across the UK. Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously and prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines. Familiarity with all forms of Building Contracts and Consultant Appointments. Familiarity with Office and Retail leasing, from heads of terms to execution, would be beneficial. Must have a detailed knowledge of development appraisals and the technical and legal processes associated with planning, design and procurement of both refurbishment and new build projects. Ability to engage with numerous internal stake holders, taking both direction from and coordinating with colleagues. Contribute as a team player to wider discussions regarding the development and enhancement of individual assets across the company's portfolio generally. Ability to manage external consultant teams and maintain and develop working relationships to ensure the external resources are effectively used to achieve the desired outcomes. Highly collaborative, personable and persuasive approach. Flexibility - must be able to manage a portfolio of responsibilities Expected Behaviours British Land employees are committed to living our values and promoting an inclusive, positive and collaborative culture. Bring your whole self Confident, pro-active, hardworking and highly professional individual Treats everyone equally Listen & Understand Seeks out, accepts and acts on feedback Awareness of and ability to maintain confidentiality Smarter together Good team player, with positive attitude and eagerness to get involved Self-starter who uses own initiative Flexibility - able to deal with different levels of workload, remaining calm under pressure Build for the future Willing to learn new skills and tools Works to a high standard and always strives to improve About British Land At British Land we own or manage a high-quality UK commercial property portfolio focused on London Offices and Retail around the UK. As at 31 March 2022, the portfolio is valued at £13.3bn (British land share: £9.8bn) making us one of Europe's largest listed real estate investment companies. Our strategy is to provide places which meet the needs of our customers and respond to changing lifestyles - Places People Prefer. We do this by creating great environments both inside and outside our buildings and use our scale and placemaking skills to enhance and enliven them. This expands their appeal to a broader range of occupiers, creating enduring demand and driving sustainable, long-term performance. Sustainability is embedded throughout our business. Our places, which are designed to meet high sustainability standards, become part of local communities, provide opportunities for skills development and employment and promote wellbeing. We are a diverse, curious team that believes in shared success and enabling people to be themselves and work in ways they work best. Our small expert team works alongside other expert people on some of the most ambitious, innovative projects in the country, and we are committed to offering our people a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow. We provide a range of flexible working arrangements, operating both formal and informal opportunities to meet individual needs. Our Places and People have a commitment to treat everyone equally, irrespective of your age, sex, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, gender expression, marital or civil partner status, or pregnancy or maternity. If you want to feel listened to and understood in an environment where your opinions count and your ideas are encouraged, you've come to the right place! ion, religious or other philosophical belief, disability, gender identity British Land is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace, please let us know if you require us to make any reasonable adjustments for your application or during the interview process. Please note that we endeavour to get back to all applicants within 28 days. If you haven't heard from us within this period, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Role Title Assistant Property Manager Location Paddington Central Campus - London Division Property Management Reporting to Property Manager At British Land, Places People Prefer is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by how places can affect people's lives, whether they live, work, shop or are part of the wider community. As part of our £16.8bn assets under management, our portfolio includes UK-wide Retail multi-let Centres, Central London campuses and prime residential developments. We design, build and manage places that reflect the way people want to live, work and shop today and into the future. Nearly 100,000 people live or work in our properties, they're visited around 350 million times each year and over 1,000 different organisations have chosen our places as their home. Our places will shape the lives of millions of people across the UK for years to come. We are a diverse, curious team that believes in shared success and enabling people to be themselves and work in ways they work best. Our small expert team works alongside other expert people on some of the most ambitious, innovative projects in the country, and we are committed to offering our people a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow. If you want to feel listened to and understood in an environment where your opinions count, and your ideas are encouraged, you've come to the right place! Our property management division focusses on placemaking and delivering management services throughout the lifecycle of our developments. With a focused range of services, we pride ourselves on having a tailored approach adding value to each of our assets, whilst enhancing the occupier, shopper, visitor and resident experience. The Role Assist the Property & Engineering Managers in the execution and delivery of all services pertaining to the operational management of the property. Act as deputy to the Property Manager and provide full secretarial, clerical and administrative support to the Property Management Team (including the Engineering team). Contribute to the safety and wellbeing of all users of the building/ estate. Key Responsibilities Support the Property & Engineering Managers in advancing good client relations with appropriate occupier representatives; propagate open communication and flow of information on building issues. With assistance from the Property and Engineering Managers ensure and update records of compliance with all BE operational processes and procedures. Assist the Property & Engineering Managers in procuring quoted costs and other appropriate information to facilitate the production and subsequent management of the building service charge budget. Support the Property & Engineering Managers in ensuring that health & safety, emergency procedures and safe working practices are enforced and conform to current legislation. In the absence of the Property Manager to take control of any emergency situations and execute evacuation plans. Support the Property & Engineering Managers in undertaking regular physical inspections of completed works and service contracts and of all areas of the premises in their entirety. Support the Property & Engineering Managers with all aspects of routine correspondence and lead on administrative duties to support the efficient running of the building management office. Assist the Property & Engineering Managers in ensuring that the production of service specifications, contracts and associated documentation properly represent the service requirement of the premises and are presented and executed in accordance with company guidelines. Assist with the tracking and processing of service invoices and the production of management accounts. Manage the computerised building Concept PPM/help desk facility: Setting up and editing of buildings & locations Inserting & editing instruction sets Inserting & editing of resources for buildings Inserting & editing of asset registers for new & existing plants and equipment Adding & editing of ppm's: amending dates, adding new instructions etc Checking of outstanding tasks Generate reports Arrange with the appointed contractor the design and implementation of landscaping/decorative planting over the Christmas period. Other duties as directed Requirements Strong Administration skills Health & Safety Budget Management Specification and Contract Management Helpdesk (CAFM) System experience Good IT Skills Expected Behavio u rs British Land employees are committed to living our values and promoting an inclusive, positive and collaborative culture. Bring your whole self Confident, pro-active, hardworking and highly professional individual Treats everyone equally irrespective of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, religious or other philosophical belief, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, or pregnancy or maternity. Listen & Understand Seeks out, accepts and acts on feedback Awareness of and ability to maintain confidentiality Smarter together Good team player, with positive attitude and eagerness to get involved Self-starter who uses own initiative Flexibility - able to deal with different levels of workload, remaining calm under pressure Build for the future Willing to learn new skills and tools Works to a high standard and always strives to improve About British Land At British Land we own or manage a high-quality UK commercial property portfolio focused on London Offices and Retail around the UK. As at 31 March 2022, the portfolio is valued at £13.3bn (British land share: £9.8bn) making us one of Europe's largest listed real estate investment companies. Our strategy is to provide places which meet the needs of our customers and respond to changing lifestyles - Places People Prefer. We do this by creating great environments both inside and outside our buildings and use our scale and placemaking skills to enhance and enliven them. This expands their appeal to a broader range of occupiers, creating enduring demand and driving sustainable, long-term performance. Sustainability is embedded throughout our business. Our places, which are designed to meet high sustainability standards, become part of local communities, provide opportunities for skills development and employment and promote wellbeing. We are a diverse, curious team that believes in shared success and enabling people to be themselves and work in ways they work best. Our small expert team works alongside other expert people on some of the most ambitious, innovative projects in the country, and we are committed to offering our people a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow. We provide a range of flexible working arrangements, operating both formal and informal opportunities to meet individual needs. Our Places and People have a commitment to treat everyone equally, irrespective of your age, sex, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, gender expression, marital or civil partner status, or pregnancy or maternity. If you want to feel listened to and understood in an environment where your opinions count and your ideas are encouraged, you've come to the right place! We are committed to improving the diversity and inclusivity of our team, so that we reflect and understand the people who work, shop, live and spend time at our places. It takes diversity of thinking, cultures, backgrounds and perspectives to create Places People Prefer. We run an anonymised selection process that removes protected characteristics from CV's and cover letters to ensure emphasis is placed on your ability, skills and talent. When you are invited to interview, we will endeavor to provide you with a diverse audience of our expert people. We are also committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace, please let us know if you require us to make any reasonable adjustments for your application or during the interview process. Please note that we endeavour to get back to all applicants within 28 days. If you haven't heard from us within this period, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Sep 19, 2022
Full time
Role Title Assistant Property Manager Location Paddington Central Campus - London Division Property Management Reporting to Property Manager At British Land, Places People Prefer is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by how places can affect people's lives, whether they live, work, shop or are part of the wider community. As part of our £16.8bn assets under management, our portfolio includes UK-wide Retail multi-let Centres, Central London campuses and prime residential developments. We design, build and manage places that reflect the way people want to live, work and shop today and into the future. Nearly 100,000 people live or work in our properties, they're visited around 350 million times each year and over 1,000 different organisations have chosen our places as their home. Our places will shape the lives of millions of people across the UK for years to come. We are a diverse, curious team that believes in shared success and enabling people to be themselves and work in ways they work best. Our small expert team works alongside other expert people on some of the most ambitious, innovative projects in the country, and we are committed to offering our people a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow. If you want to feel listened to and understood in an environment where your opinions count, and your ideas are encouraged, you've come to the right place! Our property management division focusses on placemaking and delivering management services throughout the lifecycle of our developments. With a focused range of services, we pride ourselves on having a tailored approach adding value to each of our assets, whilst enhancing the occupier, shopper, visitor and resident experience. The Role Assist the Property & Engineering Managers in the execution and delivery of all services pertaining to the operational management of the property. Act as deputy to the Property Manager and provide full secretarial, clerical and administrative support to the Property Management Team (including the Engineering team). Contribute to the safety and wellbeing of all users of the building/ estate. Key Responsibilities Support the Property & Engineering Managers in advancing good client relations with appropriate occupier representatives; propagate open communication and flow of information on building issues. With assistance from the Property and Engineering Managers ensure and update records of compliance with all BE operational processes and procedures. Assist the Property & Engineering Managers in procuring quoted costs and other appropriate information to facilitate the production and subsequent management of the building service charge budget. Support the Property & Engineering Managers in ensuring that health & safety, emergency procedures and safe working practices are enforced and conform to current legislation. In the absence of the Property Manager to take control of any emergency situations and execute evacuation plans. Support the Property & Engineering Managers in undertaking regular physical inspections of completed works and service contracts and of all areas of the premises in their entirety. Support the Property & Engineering Managers with all aspects of routine correspondence and lead on administrative duties to support the efficient running of the building management office. Assist the Property & Engineering Managers in ensuring that the production of service specifications, contracts and associated documentation properly represent the service requirement of the premises and are presented and executed in accordance with company guidelines. Assist with the tracking and processing of service invoices and the production of management accounts. Manage the computerised building Concept PPM/help desk facility: Setting up and editing of buildings & locations Inserting & editing instruction sets Inserting & editing of resources for buildings Inserting & editing of asset registers for new & existing plants and equipment Adding & editing of ppm's: amending dates, adding new instructions etc Checking of outstanding tasks Generate reports Arrange with the appointed contractor the design and implementation of landscaping/decorative planting over the Christmas period. Other duties as directed Requirements Strong Administration skills Health & Safety Budget Management Specification and Contract Management Helpdesk (CAFM) System experience Good IT Skills Expected Behavio u rs British Land employees are committed to living our values and promoting an inclusive, positive and collaborative culture. Bring your whole self Confident, pro-active, hardworking and highly professional individual Treats everyone equally irrespective of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, religious or other philosophical belief, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, or pregnancy or maternity. Listen & Understand Seeks out, accepts and acts on feedback Awareness of and ability to maintain confidentiality Smarter together Good team player, with positive attitude and eagerness to get involved Self-starter who uses own initiative Flexibility - able to deal with different levels of workload, remaining calm under pressure Build for the future Willing to learn new skills and tools Works to a high standard and always strives to improve About British Land At British Land we own or manage a high-quality UK commercial property portfolio focused on London Offices and Retail around the UK. As at 31 March 2022, the portfolio is valued at £13.3bn (British land share: £9.8bn) making us one of Europe's largest listed real estate investment companies. Our strategy is to provide places which meet the needs of our customers and respond to changing lifestyles - Places People Prefer. We do this by creating great environments both inside and outside our buildings and use our scale and placemaking skills to enhance and enliven them. This expands their appeal to a broader range of occupiers, creating enduring demand and driving sustainable, long-term performance. Sustainability is embedded throughout our business. Our places, which are designed to meet high sustainability standards, become part of local communities, provide opportunities for skills development and employment and promote wellbeing. We are a diverse, curious team that believes in shared success and enabling people to be themselves and work in ways they work best. Our small expert team works alongside other expert people on some of the most ambitious, innovative projects in the country, and we are committed to offering our people a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow. We provide a range of flexible working arrangements, operating both formal and informal opportunities to meet individual needs. Our Places and People have a commitment to treat everyone equally, irrespective of your age, sex, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, gender expression, marital or civil partner status, or pregnancy or maternity. If you want to feel listened to and understood in an environment where your opinions count and your ideas are encouraged, you've come to the right place! We are committed to improving the diversity and inclusivity of our team, so that we reflect and understand the people who work, shop, live and spend time at our places. It takes diversity of thinking, cultures, backgrounds and perspectives to create Places People Prefer. We run an anonymised selection process that removes protected characteristics from CV's and cover letters to ensure emphasis is placed on your ability, skills and talent. When you are invited to interview, we will endeavor to provide you with a diverse audience of our expert people. We are also committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace, please let us know if you require us to make any reasonable adjustments for your application or during the interview process. Please note that we endeavour to get back to all applicants within 28 days. If you haven't heard from us within this period, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Role Description Role Title Apprentice Team Assistant Location Marble Arch, London Division Development Reporting to Assistant to Head of Developments The Role We are looking for an apprentice to join British Land's team as their new Apprentice Team Assistant. Throughout your time with the company, you will be working as part of our Development team who are a diverse, friendly and multi-disciplinary team, with experts in fields across Office Development, Retail Development, Planning and Construction. A typical day • Diary management • Organising meetings / supporting team event organisation • Salesforce administration • Typing and copying of documents • Arranging travel for clients and senior staff • Presentation preparation • Ensuring that all expenses are dealt with accordingly • Meet and greet guests into the office You are a great fit if... • Strong administration skills • Excellent communication and customer service skills • Adaptable nature • Attention to detail • Strong organisation and the ability to manage multiple workstreams • Good understanding of Microsoft programmes • Dedication and commitment to the role Expected Behaviours British Land employees are committed to living our values and promoting an inclusive, positive and collaborative culture. Bring your whole self Confident, pro-active, hardworking and highly professional individual Treats everyone equally Listen & Understand Seeks out, accepts and acts on feedback Awareness of and ability to maintain confidentiality Smarter together Good team player, with positive attitude and eagerness to get involved Self-starter who uses own initiative Flexibility - able to deal with different levels of workload, remaining calm under pressure Build for the future Willing to learn new skills and tools Works to a high standard and always strives to improve About British Land At British Land we own or manage a high-quality UK commercial property portfolio focused on London Offices and Retail around the UK. As at 31 March 2022, the portfolio is valued at £13.3bn (British land share: £9.8bn) making us one of Europe's largest listed real estate investment companies. Our strategy is to provide places which meet the needs of our customers and respond to changing lifestyles - Places People Prefer. We do this by creating great environments both inside and outside our buildings and use our scale and placemaking skills to enhance and enliven them. This expands their appeal to a broader range of occupiers, creating enduring demand and driving sustainable, long-term performance. Sustainability is embedded throughout our business. Our places, which are designed to meet high sustainability standards, become part of local communities, provide opportunities for skills development and employment and promote wellbeing. We are a diverse, curious team that believes in shared success and enabling people to be themselves and work in ways they work best. Our small expert team works alongside other expert people on some of the most ambitious, innovative projects in the country, and we are committed to offering our people a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow. We provide a range of flexible working arrangements, operating both formal and informal opportunities to meet individual needs. Our Places and People have a commitment to treat everyone equally, irrespective of your age, sex, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, relig ion , gender expression , marital or civil partner status, or pregnancy or maternity. If you want to feel listened to and understood in an environment where your opinions count and your ideas are encouraged, you've come to the right place! We are committed to improving the diversity and inclusivity of our team, so that we reflect and understand the people who work, shop, live and spend time at our places. It takes diversity of thinking, cultures, backgrounds and perspectives to create Places People Prefer. We run an anonymised selection process that removes protected characteristics from CV's and cover letters to ensure emphasis is placed on your ability, skills and talent. When you are invited to interview, we will endeavor to provide you with a diverse audience of our expert people. We are also committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace, please let us know if you require us to make any reasonable adjustments for your application or during the interview process. Please note that we endeavour to get back to all applicants within 28 days. If you haven't heard from us within this period, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Sep 14, 2022
Full time
Role Description Role Title Apprentice Team Assistant Location Marble Arch, London Division Development Reporting to Assistant to Head of Developments The Role We are looking for an apprentice to join British Land's team as their new Apprentice Team Assistant. Throughout your time with the company, you will be working as part of our Development team who are a diverse, friendly and multi-disciplinary team, with experts in fields across Office Development, Retail Development, Planning and Construction. A typical day • Diary management • Organising meetings / supporting team event organisation • Salesforce administration • Typing and copying of documents • Arranging travel for clients and senior staff • Presentation preparation • Ensuring that all expenses are dealt with accordingly • Meet and greet guests into the office You are a great fit if... • Strong administration skills • Excellent communication and customer service skills • Adaptable nature • Attention to detail • Strong organisation and the ability to manage multiple workstreams • Good understanding of Microsoft programmes • Dedication and commitment to the role Expected Behaviours British Land employees are committed to living our values and promoting an inclusive, positive and collaborative culture. Bring your whole self Confident, pro-active, hardworking and highly professional individual Treats everyone equally Listen & Understand Seeks out, accepts and acts on feedback Awareness of and ability to maintain confidentiality Smarter together Good team player, with positive attitude and eagerness to get involved Self-starter who uses own initiative Flexibility - able to deal with different levels of workload, remaining calm under pressure Build for the future Willing to learn new skills and tools Works to a high standard and always strives to improve About British Land At British Land we own or manage a high-quality UK commercial property portfolio focused on London Offices and Retail around the UK. As at 31 March 2022, the portfolio is valued at £13.3bn (British land share: £9.8bn) making us one of Europe's largest listed real estate investment companies. Our strategy is to provide places which meet the needs of our customers and respond to changing lifestyles - Places People Prefer. We do this by creating great environments both inside and outside our buildings and use our scale and placemaking skills to enhance and enliven them. This expands their appeal to a broader range of occupiers, creating enduring demand and driving sustainable, long-term performance. Sustainability is embedded throughout our business. Our places, which are designed to meet high sustainability standards, become part of local communities, provide opportunities for skills development and employment and promote wellbeing. We are a diverse, curious team that believes in shared success and enabling people to be themselves and work in ways they work best. Our small expert team works alongside other expert people on some of the most ambitious, innovative projects in the country, and we are committed to offering our people a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow. We provide a range of flexible working arrangements, operating both formal and informal opportunities to meet individual needs. Our Places and People have a commitment to treat everyone equally, irrespective of your age, sex, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, relig ion , gender expression , marital or civil partner status, or pregnancy or maternity. If you want to feel listened to and understood in an environment where your opinions count and your ideas are encouraged, you've come to the right place! We are committed to improving the diversity and inclusivity of our team, so that we reflect and understand the people who work, shop, live and spend time at our places. It takes diversity of thinking, cultures, backgrounds and perspectives to create Places People Prefer. We run an anonymised selection process that removes protected characteristics from CV's and cover letters to ensure emphasis is placed on your ability, skills and talent. When you are invited to interview, we will endeavor to provide you with a diverse audience of our expert people. We are also committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace, please let us know if you require us to make any reasonable adjustments for your application or during the interview process. Please note that we endeavour to get back to all applicants within 28 days. If you haven't heard from us within this period, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Role Description Role Title Project Coordinator Location Canada Water and Marble Arch, London Division Canada Water Reporting to Director of Development, Canada Water Covering 53 acres, our site at Canada Water is one of the largest mixed use regeneration projects in London. Designated a London Opportunity Area, it is well located in Zone 2, with direct transport links to the city, West End and Canary Wharf, and to the tech hubs around Shoreditch. We have a Master Development Agreement with Southwark Council to deliver a new town centre, with a mix of uses and innovative public spaces designed for a range of ages, incomes, and life stages. Set around water and green public spaces, together we will create a vibrant destination where people can live, work and be entertained. The Canada Water Masterplan is expected deliver up to 3,000 new homes, 2.5 million sq ft of workspace up to one million sq ft of retail, leisure, entertainment, and community space including proposed health and social infrastructure, and educational uses for all ages. Our vision is for Canada Water to be a sustainable place where the community - those living, working, and studying in the local area now, and in the future - shape and share in the development's success. The Role The successful candidate will be responsible in providing day-to-day secretarial and administrative support to the Director of Development and a number of their reports. The role also includes a diverse range of project-based work, providing coordination, forward planning, and support across all aspects of Canada Water Masterplan. This role requires a self-sufficient, reliable, and flexible candidate who can work well under pressure, is an excellent communicator, extremely well organised with an ability to pay close attention to detail, and a willingness and ability to take responsibility and ownership of actions to help the team. The role is a rewarding and busy one so requires a person that can operate under their own steam, is fun, energetic and confident with a real can-do attitude in an exciting team within British Land, working on the regeneration of one of British Land's new campuses. Key Responsibilities Pro-active approach to diary management: co-ordinating busy and ever-moving schedules. Understanding busy periods and actively helping to prioritise time and diary commitments e.g. through understanding and suggesting what can be delegated to whom, keeping track of events, and keeping daily meetings to time. Diaries are often back-to-back, so anticipation of over running is necessary. Planning: the candidate should think about and anticipate preparation for any upcoming meetings well in advance, understanding the cycle of work throughout the year. From time to time they will also assist with event management, from team events to study trips, which can include international travel. Highly organised: maintaining up to date filing, understanding key documents produced throughout the year, and through proactive assembly without request of all relevant meeting papers. Meetings and communications: Attendance at meetings as required, minuting, taking down and tracking of key actions, keeping the teams' actions on track. Team spirit: energetic team player, helping to provide holiday cover etc., contributing towards a positive environment and great team spirit, developing a great relationship with the team, other key contacts throughout the business and key external stakeholders. Presentations : Assistance with presentations, reports, and agendas. Admin: Travel, management of expenses, tracking of departmental birthdays, updating contacts, holiday tracking and general administration. Be the point of contact and gatekeeper. Booking of meeting rooms both at York House and Canada Water Liaise with Project Hub Coordinator to ensure team are setup when on-site. Arrange signatories for incoming documents and contracts, ensuring they are uploaded onto system. Project coordination: Assist the Director of Development with forward planning, the collation and preparation of the annual business plan, joint venture coordination and team meetings. To coordinate and support team with projects. Taking minutes/actions when required. Ensuring good communication across departments to enable the development team to prioritise projects. Requirements Experience of working in a similar secretarial/administration role. Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task. Able to take ownership & anticipate/forward plan managers' time. Resourceful and quick to see priorities. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Attention to detail is essential. Proactive and able to work on own initiative. Strong team focus. Must have awareness of and ability to maintain confidentiality. Enjoys a fast-paced environment. Must have advanced knowledge of Outlook and PowerPoint. Experience with CRM systems is beneficial Expected Behaviours British Land employees are committed to living our values and promoting an inclusive, positive and collaborative culture. Bring your whole self Confident, pro-active, hardworking and highly professional individual Treats everyone equally Listen & Understand Seeks out, accepts and acts on feedback Awareness of and ability to maintain confidentiality Smarter together Good team player, with positive attitude and eagerness to get involved Self-starter who uses own initiative Flexibility - able to deal with different levels of workload, remaining calm under pressure Build for the future Willing to learn new skills and tools Works to a high standard and always strives to improve Please note that we endeavour to get back to all applicants within 28 days. If you haven't heard from us within this period, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Sep 13, 2022
Full time
Role Description Role Title Project Coordinator Location Canada Water and Marble Arch, London Division Canada Water Reporting to Director of Development, Canada Water Covering 53 acres, our site at Canada Water is one of the largest mixed use regeneration projects in London. Designated a London Opportunity Area, it is well located in Zone 2, with direct transport links to the city, West End and Canary Wharf, and to the tech hubs around Shoreditch. We have a Master Development Agreement with Southwark Council to deliver a new town centre, with a mix of uses and innovative public spaces designed for a range of ages, incomes, and life stages. Set around water and green public spaces, together we will create a vibrant destination where people can live, work and be entertained. The Canada Water Masterplan is expected deliver up to 3,000 new homes, 2.5 million sq ft of workspace up to one million sq ft of retail, leisure, entertainment, and community space including proposed health and social infrastructure, and educational uses for all ages. Our vision is for Canada Water to be a sustainable place where the community - those living, working, and studying in the local area now, and in the future - shape and share in the development's success. The Role The successful candidate will be responsible in providing day-to-day secretarial and administrative support to the Director of Development and a number of their reports. The role also includes a diverse range of project-based work, providing coordination, forward planning, and support across all aspects of Canada Water Masterplan. This role requires a self-sufficient, reliable, and flexible candidate who can work well under pressure, is an excellent communicator, extremely well organised with an ability to pay close attention to detail, and a willingness and ability to take responsibility and ownership of actions to help the team. The role is a rewarding and busy one so requires a person that can operate under their own steam, is fun, energetic and confident with a real can-do attitude in an exciting team within British Land, working on the regeneration of one of British Land's new campuses. Key Responsibilities Pro-active approach to diary management: co-ordinating busy and ever-moving schedules. Understanding busy periods and actively helping to prioritise time and diary commitments e.g. through understanding and suggesting what can be delegated to whom, keeping track of events, and keeping daily meetings to time. Diaries are often back-to-back, so anticipation of over running is necessary. Planning: the candidate should think about and anticipate preparation for any upcoming meetings well in advance, understanding the cycle of work throughout the year. From time to time they will also assist with event management, from team events to study trips, which can include international travel. Highly organised: maintaining up to date filing, understanding key documents produced throughout the year, and through proactive assembly without request of all relevant meeting papers. Meetings and communications: Attendance at meetings as required, minuting, taking down and tracking of key actions, keeping the teams' actions on track. Team spirit: energetic team player, helping to provide holiday cover etc., contributing towards a positive environment and great team spirit, developing a great relationship with the team, other key contacts throughout the business and key external stakeholders. Presentations : Assistance with presentations, reports, and agendas. Admin: Travel, management of expenses, tracking of departmental birthdays, updating contacts, holiday tracking and general administration. Be the point of contact and gatekeeper. Booking of meeting rooms both at York House and Canada Water Liaise with Project Hub Coordinator to ensure team are setup when on-site. Arrange signatories for incoming documents and contracts, ensuring they are uploaded onto system. Project coordination: Assist the Director of Development with forward planning, the collation and preparation of the annual business plan, joint venture coordination and team meetings. To coordinate and support team with projects. Taking minutes/actions when required. Ensuring good communication across departments to enable the development team to prioritise projects. Requirements Experience of working in a similar secretarial/administration role. Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task. Able to take ownership & anticipate/forward plan managers' time. Resourceful and quick to see priorities. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Attention to detail is essential. Proactive and able to work on own initiative. Strong team focus. Must have awareness of and ability to maintain confidentiality. Enjoys a fast-paced environment. Must have advanced knowledge of Outlook and PowerPoint. Experience with CRM systems is beneficial Expected Behaviours British Land employees are committed to living our values and promoting an inclusive, positive and collaborative culture. Bring your whole self Confident, pro-active, hardworking and highly professional individual Treats everyone equally Listen & Understand Seeks out, accepts and acts on feedback Awareness of and ability to maintain confidentiality Smarter together Good team player, with positive attitude and eagerness to get involved Self-starter who uses own initiative Flexibility - able to deal with different levels of workload, remaining calm under pressure Build for the future Willing to learn new skills and tools Works to a high standard and always strives to improve Please note that we endeavour to get back to all applicants within 28 days. If you haven't heard from us within this period, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Role Title PA to Head of Strategy, Digital and Technology and Team Assistant Location Marble Arch, London Division Strategy, DPM, Technology Reporting to Head of Strategy, Digital and Technology The Role The role possesses a high level of autonomy, working on your own initiative to manage the Head of Strategy (an Executive Committee member) and the wider Strategy team, DPM and Amy Slater (ad hoc). Key Responsibilities High level diary management - diaries are very busy and often back-to-back; will need to use own initiative to help the executives be more efficient and effective Inbox / email management - proactively assessing emails, taking appropriate action, forwarding information as required and filing Prioritise workload efficiently and effectively with constantly changing schedules Minute taking in meetings Pro-actively pulling together papers in preparation of meetings Arrange meetings via outlook including inviting external guests and liaising with other secretaries Create reports, documents, letters and PowerPoint presentations Print and bind documents as required Liaise with all levels within the company Answer telephone calls and dealing with them accordingly Travel arrangements - book travel/accommodation/restaurants and coordinate itinerary Processing monthly expenses/create PO's in Proactis Salesforce - Keeping contacts up to date and logging meeting notes. Create agenda for team meetings Requirements Requires a confident, highly organized, pro-active and self-starter approach. Experience of working in a similar senior level administration role. Must be able to self-manage and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines. Flexibility - must be able to deal with different levels of workload. Must have good written and oral communication skills. Must have excellent attention to detail and accuracy. A good team player. Must be able to use own initiative & anticipate/forward plan line managers' time. Must have advanced knowledge of Outlook and PowerPoint. Must want to get more involved and learn more about the Company Expected Behaviours British Land employees are committed to living our values and promoting an inclusive, positive and collaborative culture. Bring your whole self Confident, pro-active, hardworking and highly professional individual Treats everyone equally Listen & Understand Seeks out, accepts and acts on feedback Awareness of and ability to maintain confidentiality Smarter together Good team player, with positive attitude and eagerness to get involved Self-starter who uses own initiative Flexibility - able to deal with different levels of workload, remaining calm under pressure Build for the future Willing to learn new skills and tools Works to a high standard and always strives to improve About British Land At British Land we own or manage a high-quality UK commercial property portfolio focused on London Offices and Retail around the UK. As at 31 March 2022, the portfolio is valued at £13.3bn (British land share: £9.8bn) making us one of Europe's largest listed real estate investment companies. Our strategy is to provide places which meet the needs of our customers and respond to changing lifestyles - Places People Prefer. We do this by creating great environments both inside and outside our buildings and use our scale and placemaking skills to enhance and enliven them. This expands their appeal to a broader range of occupiers, creating enduring demand and driving sustainable, long-term performance. Sustainability is embedded throughout our business. Our places, which are designed to meet high sustainability standards, become part of local communities, provide opportunities for skills development and employment and promote wellbeing. We are a diverse, curious team that believes in shared success and enabling people to be themselves and work in ways they work best. Our small expert team works alongside other expert people on some of the most ambitious, innovative projects in the country, and we are committed to offering our people a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow. We provide a range of flexible working arrangements, operating both formal and informal opportunities to meet individual needs. Our Places and People have a commitment to treat everyone equally, irrespective of your age, sex, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, relig ion , gender expression , marital or civil partner status, or pregnancy or maternity. If you want to feel listened to and understood in an environment where your opinions count and your ideas are encouraged, you've come to the right place! We are committed to improving the diversity and inclusivity of our team, so that we reflect and understand the people who work, shop, live and spend time at our places. It takes diversity of thinking, cultures, backgrounds and perspectives to create Places People Prefer. We run an anonymised selection process that removes protected characteristics from CV's and cover letters to ensure emphasis is placed on your ability, skills and talent. When you are invited to interview, we will endeavor to provide you with a diverse audience of our expert people. We are also committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace, please let us know if you require us to make any reasonable adjustments for your application or during the interview process. Please note that we endeavour to get back to all applicants within 28 days. If you haven't heard from us within this period, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Sep 12, 2022
Full time
Role Title PA to Head of Strategy, Digital and Technology and Team Assistant Location Marble Arch, London Division Strategy, DPM, Technology Reporting to Head of Strategy, Digital and Technology The Role The role possesses a high level of autonomy, working on your own initiative to manage the Head of Strategy (an Executive Committee member) and the wider Strategy team, DPM and Amy Slater (ad hoc). Key Responsibilities High level diary management - diaries are very busy and often back-to-back; will need to use own initiative to help the executives be more efficient and effective Inbox / email management - proactively assessing emails, taking appropriate action, forwarding information as required and filing Prioritise workload efficiently and effectively with constantly changing schedules Minute taking in meetings Pro-actively pulling together papers in preparation of meetings Arrange meetings via outlook including inviting external guests and liaising with other secretaries Create reports, documents, letters and PowerPoint presentations Print and bind documents as required Liaise with all levels within the company Answer telephone calls and dealing with them accordingly Travel arrangements - book travel/accommodation/restaurants and coordinate itinerary Processing monthly expenses/create PO's in Proactis Salesforce - Keeping contacts up to date and logging meeting notes. Create agenda for team meetings Requirements Requires a confident, highly organized, pro-active and self-starter approach. Experience of working in a similar senior level administration role. Must be able to self-manage and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines. Flexibility - must be able to deal with different levels of workload. Must have good written and oral communication skills. Must have excellent attention to detail and accuracy. A good team player. Must be able to use own initiative & anticipate/forward plan line managers' time. Must have advanced knowledge of Outlook and PowerPoint. Must want to get more involved and learn more about the Company Expected Behaviours British Land employees are committed to living our values and promoting an inclusive, positive and collaborative culture. Bring your whole self Confident, pro-active, hardworking and highly professional individual Treats everyone equally Listen & Understand Seeks out, accepts and acts on feedback Awareness of and ability to maintain confidentiality Smarter together Good team player, with positive attitude and eagerness to get involved Self-starter who uses own initiative Flexibility - able to deal with different levels of workload, remaining calm under pressure Build for the future Willing to learn new skills and tools Works to a high standard and always strives to improve About British Land At British Land we own or manage a high-quality UK commercial property portfolio focused on London Offices and Retail around the UK. As at 31 March 2022, the portfolio is valued at £13.3bn (British land share: £9.8bn) making us one of Europe's largest listed real estate investment companies. Our strategy is to provide places which meet the needs of our customers and respond to changing lifestyles - Places People Prefer. We do this by creating great environments both inside and outside our buildings and use our scale and placemaking skills to enhance and enliven them. This expands their appeal to a broader range of occupiers, creating enduring demand and driving sustainable, long-term performance. Sustainability is embedded throughout our business. Our places, which are designed to meet high sustainability standards, become part of local communities, provide opportunities for skills development and employment and promote wellbeing. We are a diverse, curious team that believes in shared success and enabling people to be themselves and work in ways they work best. Our small expert team works alongside other expert people on some of the most ambitious, innovative projects in the country, and we are committed to offering our people a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow. We provide a range of flexible working arrangements, operating both formal and informal opportunities to meet individual needs. Our Places and People have a commitment to treat everyone equally, irrespective of your age, sex, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, relig ion , gender expression , marital or civil partner status, or pregnancy or maternity. If you want to feel listened to and understood in an environment where your opinions count and your ideas are encouraged, you've come to the right place! We are committed to improving the diversity and inclusivity of our team, so that we reflect and understand the people who work, shop, live and spend time at our places. It takes diversity of thinking, cultures, backgrounds and perspectives to create Places People Prefer. We run an anonymised selection process that removes protected characteristics from CV's and cover letters to ensure emphasis is placed on your ability, skills and talent. When you are invited to interview, we will endeavor to provide you with a diverse audience of our expert people. We are also committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace, please let us know if you require us to make any reasonable adjustments for your application or during the interview process. Please note that we endeavour to get back to all applicants within 28 days. If you haven't heard from us within this period, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Role Title Social Sustainability Executive Location Marble Arch, London - travel required in London and the South East Department Development / Social Sustainability Reporting to Senior Social Sustainability & Public Affairs Executive The Role The role will work on a number of key development projects, with responsibility for driving and embedding our 2030 social sustainability strategy across the design and planning process and beyond to ensure our developments are connected into the communities and maximising sustained social impact that reflects local needs and aspirations - our place-based approach. The role is responsible for incorporating social sustainability in the project decision making and design through thoughtful community engagement and design to inform the design and delivery of a strategy and associated community investment programmes that integrate our developments into the local context and maximise the social, economic and health opportunities that they represent. The role possesses a high level of autonomy, and will work on projects that span different stages of the development process, including planning and construction. The role is responsible for developing partnerships in line with the social sustainability strategy, including with local authorities, charities and community groups, and for working alongside a number of disciplines at British Land, including development, planning, marketing and leasing. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience, including local government, third sector, public and private sectors. Key Responsibilities Lead delivery of social sustainability strategy on development projects Set the approach and strategic direction for delivering British Land's 2030 social sustainability strategy on development projects, so that local communities (new and existing) share in the success of our developments, and are connected to social, economic and health opportunities. Enable internal and external teams to embed and deliver a Place Based approach across planning and design, construction and operation, to maximise the social impact of projects. And embed social sustainability as core component of external project engagement. Develop and deliver planning and development phase community programmes with strong governance. Identify and forge partnerships with a diverse range of external partners from local authorities to grassroots organisations, to deliver programmes and enhance social sustainability outcomes. Support leasing, marketing and comms teams to incorporate a Place Based approach and embed social sustainability as a core component of external project engagement. Support the social sustainability team with the wider rollout of the 2030 Sustainability Strategy, as required. Community engagement and skills strategy Provide strategic direction on planning application community engagement in support of the social sustainability strategy and successful planning determinations. Establish and embed an inclusive and consistent community engagement approach across all aspects of project activity, and support Communications and Marketing teams to embed local engagement content within wider project communications. Appoint and manage community engagement and social value consultants to deliver high quality and effective community engagement and maximise social impact. Advise, structure and negotiate socio-economic elements of s106 agreements to maximise impact and deliver value for British Land. Set the strategic direction and approach for delivery of community and skills commitments (incorporating s106 requirements) during construction, including employment and training in construction and end-use, local business support, culture and public art. Where appropriate, appoint and manage external partner organisations to develop strategies and lead delivery. General Act as ambassador for development projects and British Land. Business planning, budget forecasting and budget management. Manage external consultancies, as appropriate. Other relevant tasks and workstreams as may be agreed. Requirements Personal qualities: A strong sense of vision and passion to deliver inclusive development and maximise socio-economic impact throughout all stages of the development process. A keen interest in the built environment. Aptitude to creatively problem solve in new situations and adapt when circumstances change. An excellent communicator that is comfortable with a diverse range of audiences and able to motivate teams and drive social impact. Comfortable working across multiple teams and with senior company directors. Strong strategic thinker. Experience: Experience of working in a strategic role with internal and external stakeholders, ideally within the built environment industry, during planning and/or construction phases . Experience of working across the private, public and voluntary sectors. Experience of working with and within diverse local communities. Project management experience. Report and document writing. Developing and maintaining strategic partnerships (desirable). Experience of managing consultant teams and budgets (desirable). Technical knowledge and skills: An understanding of the planning and development process, including political and commercial context and drivers, and s106 agreements. An understanding of local government, and local skills, employment and enterprise strategies. Demonstrated ability to forge and steer partnerships across different sectors, that are focused on maximising social impact. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and effectively communicate with a diverse range of internal and external audiences, at every level. Ability to take ownership of projects from inception in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team. Ability to prioritise own workload and set strategic direction for own work and that of others. Expected Behaviours British Land employees are committed to living our values and promoting an inclusive, positive and collaborative culture. Bring your whole self Confident, pro-active, hardworking and highly professional individual. Treats everyone equally irrespective of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, religious or other philosophical belief, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, or pregnancy or maternity. Listen & Understand Seeks out, accepts and acts on feedback. Awareness of and ability to maintain confidentiality. Smarter together Good team player, with positive attitude and eagerness to get involved. Self-starter who uses own initiative. Flexibility - able to deal with different levels of workload, remaining calm under pressure. Build for the future Willing to learn new skills and tools. Works to a high standard and always strives to improve. About British Land At British Land we own or manage a high-quality UK commercial property portfolio focused on London Offices and Retail around the UK. As at 31 March 2022, the portfolio is valued at £13.3bn (British land share: £9.8bn) making us one of Europe's largest listed real estate investment companies. Our strategy is to provide places which meet the needs of our customers and respond to changing lifestyles - Places People Prefer. We do this by creating great environments both inside and outside our buildings and use our scale and placemaking skills to enhance and enliven them. This expands their appeal to a broader range of occupiers, creating enduring demand and driving sustainable, long-term performance. Sustainability is embedded throughout our business. Our places, which are designed to meet high sustainability standards, become part of local communities, provide opportunities for skills development and employment and promote wellbeing. We are a diverse , curious team that believes in shared success and enabling people to be themselves and work in ways they work best. Our small expert team works alongside other expert people on some of the most ambitious, innovative projects in the country, and we are com mitted to offering our people a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow. We provide a range of flexible working arrangements, operating both formal and informal opportunities to meet individual needs. Our Places and People have a commit ment to treat everyone equally, irrespective of your age, sex, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, relig ion , gender expression , marital or civil partner status, or pregnancy or maternity. If you want to feel listened to and understood in an environment where your opinions count and your ideas are encouraged, you've come to the right place! We are committed to improving the diversity and inclusivity of our team, so that we reflect and understand the people who work, shop, live and spend time at our places. It takes diversity of thinking, cultures..... click apply for full job details
Sep 08, 2022
Full time
Role Title Social Sustainability Executive Location Marble Arch, London - travel required in London and the South East Department Development / Social Sustainability Reporting to Senior Social Sustainability & Public Affairs Executive The Role The role will work on a number of key development projects, with responsibility for driving and embedding our 2030 social sustainability strategy across the design and planning process and beyond to ensure our developments are connected into the communities and maximising sustained social impact that reflects local needs and aspirations - our place-based approach. The role is responsible for incorporating social sustainability in the project decision making and design through thoughtful community engagement and design to inform the design and delivery of a strategy and associated community investment programmes that integrate our developments into the local context and maximise the social, economic and health opportunities that they represent. The role possesses a high level of autonomy, and will work on projects that span different stages of the development process, including planning and construction. The role is responsible for developing partnerships in line with the social sustainability strategy, including with local authorities, charities and community groups, and for working alongside a number of disciplines at British Land, including development, planning, marketing and leasing. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience, including local government, third sector, public and private sectors. Key Responsibilities Lead delivery of social sustainability strategy on development projects Set the approach and strategic direction for delivering British Land's 2030 social sustainability strategy on development projects, so that local communities (new and existing) share in the success of our developments, and are connected to social, economic and health opportunities. Enable internal and external teams to embed and deliver a Place Based approach across planning and design, construction and operation, to maximise the social impact of projects. And embed social sustainability as core component of external project engagement. Develop and deliver planning and development phase community programmes with strong governance. Identify and forge partnerships with a diverse range of external partners from local authorities to grassroots organisations, to deliver programmes and enhance social sustainability outcomes. Support leasing, marketing and comms teams to incorporate a Place Based approach and embed social sustainability as a core component of external project engagement. Support the social sustainability team with the wider rollout of the 2030 Sustainability Strategy, as required. Community engagement and skills strategy Provide strategic direction on planning application community engagement in support of the social sustainability strategy and successful planning determinations. Establish and embed an inclusive and consistent community engagement approach across all aspects of project activity, and support Communications and Marketing teams to embed local engagement content within wider project communications. Appoint and manage community engagement and social value consultants to deliver high quality and effective community engagement and maximise social impact. Advise, structure and negotiate socio-economic elements of s106 agreements to maximise impact and deliver value for British Land. Set the strategic direction and approach for delivery of community and skills commitments (incorporating s106 requirements) during construction, including employment and training in construction and end-use, local business support, culture and public art. Where appropriate, appoint and manage external partner organisations to develop strategies and lead delivery. General Act as ambassador for development projects and British Land. Business planning, budget forecasting and budget management. Manage external consultancies, as appropriate. Other relevant tasks and workstreams as may be agreed. Requirements Personal qualities: A strong sense of vision and passion to deliver inclusive development and maximise socio-economic impact throughout all stages of the development process. A keen interest in the built environment. Aptitude to creatively problem solve in new situations and adapt when circumstances change. An excellent communicator that is comfortable with a diverse range of audiences and able to motivate teams and drive social impact. Comfortable working across multiple teams and with senior company directors. Strong strategic thinker. Experience: Experience of working in a strategic role with internal and external stakeholders, ideally within the built environment industry, during planning and/or construction phases . Experience of working across the private, public and voluntary sectors. Experience of working with and within diverse local communities. Project management experience. Report and document writing. Developing and maintaining strategic partnerships (desirable). Experience of managing consultant teams and budgets (desirable). Technical knowledge and skills: An understanding of the planning and development process, including political and commercial context and drivers, and s106 agreements. An understanding of local government, and local skills, employment and enterprise strategies. Demonstrated ability to forge and steer partnerships across different sectors, that are focused on maximising social impact. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and effectively communicate with a diverse range of internal and external audiences, at every level. Ability to take ownership of projects from inception in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team. Ability to prioritise own workload and set strategic direction for own work and that of others. Expected Behaviours British Land employees are committed to living our values and promoting an inclusive, positive and collaborative culture. Bring your whole self Confident, pro-active, hardworking and highly professional individual. Treats everyone equally irrespective of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, religious or other philosophical belief, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, or pregnancy or maternity. Listen & Understand Seeks out, accepts and acts on feedback. Awareness of and ability to maintain confidentiality. Smarter together Good team player, with positive attitude and eagerness to get involved. Self-starter who uses own initiative. Flexibility - able to deal with different levels of workload, remaining calm under pressure. Build for the future Willing to learn new skills and tools. Works to a high standard and always strives to improve. About British Land At British Land we own or manage a high-quality UK commercial property portfolio focused on London Offices and Retail around the UK. As at 31 March 2022, the portfolio is valued at £13.3bn (British land share: £9.8bn) making us one of Europe's largest listed real estate investment companies. Our strategy is to provide places which meet the needs of our customers and respond to changing lifestyles - Places People Prefer. We do this by creating great environments both inside and outside our buildings and use our scale and placemaking skills to enhance and enliven them. This expands their appeal to a broader range of occupiers, creating enduring demand and driving sustainable, long-term performance. Sustainability is embedded throughout our business. Our places, which are designed to meet high sustainability standards, become part of local communities, provide opportunities for skills development and employment and promote wellbeing. We are a diverse , curious team that believes in shared success and enabling people to be themselves and work in ways they work best. Our small expert team works alongside other expert people on some of the most ambitious, innovative projects in the country, and we are com mitted to offering our people a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow. We provide a range of flexible working arrangements, operating both formal and informal opportunities to meet individual needs. Our Places and People have a commit ment to treat everyone equally, irrespective of your age, sex, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, relig ion , gender expression , marital or civil partner status, or pregnancy or maternity. If you want to feel listened to and understood in an environment where your opinions count and your ideas are encouraged, you've come to the right place! We are committed to improving the diversity and inclusivity of our team, so that we reflect and understand the people who work, shop, live and spend time at our places. It takes diversity of thinking, cultures..... click apply for full job details
Role Title Procurement Manager Location Marble Arch London Division Finance Reporting to Head of Procurement The Team This is a great opportunity to join our ambitious and successful Procurement Team at an exciting time for British Land. Over the last 6 years we have been working closely with our stakeholders and suppliers to establish a Procurement centre of expertise to support our British Land colleagues. Over this time we have gone from strength to strength and much of this success has been due to the skills, experience and flexibility of our Procurement professionals. Our Procurement Charter is: 'To work in partnership with the business to optimise the cost and quality of third-party services by providing highly commercial first-class procurement advisory services, professionalising initial sourcing decisions and ongoing vendor/demand management'. The Role This role is responsible for undertaking procurement sourcing projects on behalf of the site based and head office teams in line with the procurement pipeline plan. You will ensure that Procurement support is aligned to the structure, objectives, and culture of the function, becoming an enabler to their business plans, objectives and deliverables. You will be responsible for leading and sharing procurement best practice within your customer groups and continue the ongoing delivery of the procurement strategy. We expect all team members to be flexible often working on a wide range of categories across multiple assets. Our third-party expenditure exceeds £850m annually across Facilities Management, Property (Construction), Professional Services and Corporate/Indirect so there is plenty of opportunity to deliver added value and innovation. If you like working in a dynamic fast pace environment this is one for you. You will be working closely with key head office stakeholders and field-based teams to overcome operational challenges whilst juggling planning and delivery activities. You will collaborate with key stakeholders proactively, identifying areas where Procurement can add measurable value, and lead solutions to support strategic goals for improving organisational effectiveness and efficiency. You will be a key contributor participating in regional cross functional team working to support the creation of specifications and service level expectation schedules. These critical inputs will enable the procurement process to deliver the best possible goods and services arrangements for our customers. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for the following: Ensure that the customer requirements are met, and that best value is delivered through integrated procurement best practice processes. Develop professional working relationships with key stakeholders from across the business to fully understand their objectives, performance issues, challenges and opportunities for each spend category. Develop and drive strategic category approaches for each service line ensuring that routes to market are defined and that spend is measured and reported on an ongoing basis. Advise key stakeholders to ensure the collaborative delivery of business benefits through innovative approaches to procurement. Support the company's Supplier Code of Conduct by working to identify and deliver sustainable outcomes. Lead the supplier engagement and sourcing activities from sourcing, tender analysis and negotiation and ongoing commercial supplier performance and life cycle management. Implement best in class procurement disciplines and support the continuous development and improvement of these activities within the procurement team and across the business. Manage ethical supplier negotiations and ensure value for money deals are obtained in a professional manner that ensure suppliers are dedicated to high service levels and are committed to contributing to British Land's strategic delivery. Actively promote and monitor the use of British Land's Risk Framework including procurement policies, processes and templates and Supplier Code of Conduct. Work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to shape Procurement Plans. Attend operational and planning meetings and visiting regional sites as required to better understand site specific requirements and provide proactive procurement advice and support. Support and champion risk management in the relevant business area, ensuring risk is understood and mitigated to protect both the business and its customers. Manage high level supplier performance through the development of KPI dashboards Develop and deliver a category/engagement plan to optimise scale sourcing activities in the short/medium and longer term. Drive supplier efficiency through smarter working and innovation Contribute positively to the professionalism and credibility of the function to increase engagement on high value activities. Demonstrate our company values in everything that you do Requirements As we are a small team, we are looking for a Procurement Manager who has demonstratable experience working across a broad range of both direct and indirect categories. You will be able to demonstrate strong commercial understanding of the property market and service charge environment and be aware of the current trends for optimising best value. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, complimented with a strong track record of negotiation and influencing skills. Engagement, tenacity and relationship building skills will be important if you are to be successful. You will have experience across a number of commercial organisations and will have a track record of delivering successful sustainable outcomes in the most challenging of environments. You will be a self-starter who can work independently whilst being responsive to positive challenge and guidance. CIPS qualified Exposure to a variety of sectors/industries/environments Category experience in both Direct and Indirect categories Strong commercial, sourcing, category management and skilled negotiator Ability to drive and implement change and respond rapidly to the changing needs of the business Able to build and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders Customer Service focussed Strong data interrogation and analytical skills Ability to work to tight deadlines to ensure business continuity Excellent communication skills with strong written and presentation skills Supplier and Risk Management experience Experience of working in multi-location, multi-stakeholder environment is essential Proven experience of sourcing complex and multi-location contracts Previous exposure to working in a retail or service charge environment (desirable, but not essential). Understanding of how to drive corporate sustainability targets through supply chains. Strong team player Expected Behaviours British Land employees are committed to living our values and promoting an inclusive, positive and collaborative culture. Bring your whole self Confident, pro-active, hardworking and highly professional individual Treats everyone equally Listen & Understand Seeks out, accepts and acts on feedback Awareness of and ability to maintain confidentiality Smarter together Good team player, with positive attitude and eagerness to get involved Self-starter who uses own initiative Flexibility - able to deal with different levels of workload, remaining calm under pressure Build for the future Willing to learn new skills and tools Works to a high standard and always strives to improve About British Land At British Land we own or manage a high-quality UK commercial property portfolio focused on London Offices and Retail around the UK. As at 31 March 2022, the portfolio is valued at £13.3bn (British land share: £9.8bn) making us one of Europe's largest listed real estate investment companies. Our strategy is to provide places which meet the needs of our customers and respond to changing lifestyles - Places People Prefer. We do this by creating great environments both inside and outside our buildings and use our scale and placemaking skills to enhance and enliven them. This expands their appeal to a broader range of occupiers, creating enduring demand and driving sustainable, long-term performance. Sustainability is embedded throughout our business. Our places, which are designed to meet high sustainability standards, become part of local communities, provide opportunities for skills development and employment and promote wellbeing. We are a diverse, curious team that believes in shared success and enabling people to be themselves and work in ways they work best. Our small expert team works alongside other expert people on some of the most ambitious, innovative projects in the country, and we are committed to offering our people a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow. We provide a range of flexible working arrangements, operating both formal and informal opportunities to meet individual needs. ..... click apply for full job details
Sep 01, 2022
Full time
Role Title Procurement Manager Location Marble Arch London Division Finance Reporting to Head of Procurement The Team This is a great opportunity to join our ambitious and successful Procurement Team at an exciting time for British Land. Over the last 6 years we have been working closely with our stakeholders and suppliers to establish a Procurement centre of expertise to support our British Land colleagues. Over this time we have gone from strength to strength and much of this success has been due to the skills, experience and flexibility of our Procurement professionals. Our Procurement Charter is: 'To work in partnership with the business to optimise the cost and quality of third-party services by providing highly commercial first-class procurement advisory services, professionalising initial sourcing decisions and ongoing vendor/demand management'. The Role This role is responsible for undertaking procurement sourcing projects on behalf of the site based and head office teams in line with the procurement pipeline plan. You will ensure that Procurement support is aligned to the structure, objectives, and culture of the function, becoming an enabler to their business plans, objectives and deliverables. You will be responsible for leading and sharing procurement best practice within your customer groups and continue the ongoing delivery of the procurement strategy. We expect all team members to be flexible often working on a wide range of categories across multiple assets. Our third-party expenditure exceeds £850m annually across Facilities Management, Property (Construction), Professional Services and Corporate/Indirect so there is plenty of opportunity to deliver added value and innovation. If you like working in a dynamic fast pace environment this is one for you. You will be working closely with key head office stakeholders and field-based teams to overcome operational challenges whilst juggling planning and delivery activities. You will collaborate with key stakeholders proactively, identifying areas where Procurement can add measurable value, and lead solutions to support strategic goals for improving organisational effectiveness and efficiency. You will be a key contributor participating in regional cross functional team working to support the creation of specifications and service level expectation schedules. These critical inputs will enable the procurement process to deliver the best possible goods and services arrangements for our customers. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for the following: Ensure that the customer requirements are met, and that best value is delivered through integrated procurement best practice processes. Develop professional working relationships with key stakeholders from across the business to fully understand their objectives, performance issues, challenges and opportunities for each spend category. Develop and drive strategic category approaches for each service line ensuring that routes to market are defined and that spend is measured and reported on an ongoing basis. Advise key stakeholders to ensure the collaborative delivery of business benefits through innovative approaches to procurement. Support the company's Supplier Code of Conduct by working to identify and deliver sustainable outcomes. Lead the supplier engagement and sourcing activities from sourcing, tender analysis and negotiation and ongoing commercial supplier performance and life cycle management. Implement best in class procurement disciplines and support the continuous development and improvement of these activities within the procurement team and across the business. Manage ethical supplier negotiations and ensure value for money deals are obtained in a professional manner that ensure suppliers are dedicated to high service levels and are committed to contributing to British Land's strategic delivery. Actively promote and monitor the use of British Land's Risk Framework including procurement policies, processes and templates and Supplier Code of Conduct. Work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to shape Procurement Plans. Attend operational and planning meetings and visiting regional sites as required to better understand site specific requirements and provide proactive procurement advice and support. Support and champion risk management in the relevant business area, ensuring risk is understood and mitigated to protect both the business and its customers. Manage high level supplier performance through the development of KPI dashboards Develop and deliver a category/engagement plan to optimise scale sourcing activities in the short/medium and longer term. Drive supplier efficiency through smarter working and innovation Contribute positively to the professionalism and credibility of the function to increase engagement on high value activities. Demonstrate our company values in everything that you do Requirements As we are a small team, we are looking for a Procurement Manager who has demonstratable experience working across a broad range of both direct and indirect categories. You will be able to demonstrate strong commercial understanding of the property market and service charge environment and be aware of the current trends for optimising best value. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, complimented with a strong track record of negotiation and influencing skills. Engagement, tenacity and relationship building skills will be important if you are to be successful. You will have experience across a number of commercial organisations and will have a track record of delivering successful sustainable outcomes in the most challenging of environments. You will be a self-starter who can work independently whilst being responsive to positive challenge and guidance. CIPS qualified Exposure to a variety of sectors/industries/environments Category experience in both Direct and Indirect categories Strong commercial, sourcing, category management and skilled negotiator Ability to drive and implement change and respond rapidly to the changing needs of the business Able to build and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders Customer Service focussed Strong data interrogation and analytical skills Ability to work to tight deadlines to ensure business continuity Excellent communication skills with strong written and presentation skills Supplier and Risk Management experience Experience of working in multi-location, multi-stakeholder environment is essential Proven experience of sourcing complex and multi-location contracts Previous exposure to working in a retail or service charge environment (desirable, but not essential). Understanding of how to drive corporate sustainability targets through supply chains. Strong team player Expected Behaviours British Land employees are committed to living our values and promoting an inclusive, positive and collaborative culture. Bring your whole self Confident, pro-active, hardworking and highly professional individual Treats everyone equally Listen & Understand Seeks out, accepts and acts on feedback Awareness of and ability to maintain confidentiality Smarter together Good team player, with positive attitude and eagerness to get involved Self-starter who uses own initiative Flexibility - able to deal with different levels of workload, remaining calm under pressure Build for the future Willing to learn new skills and tools Works to a high standard and always strives to improve About British Land At British Land we own or manage a high-quality UK commercial property portfolio focused on London Offices and Retail around the UK. As at 31 March 2022, the portfolio is valued at £13.3bn (British land share: £9.8bn) making us one of Europe's largest listed real estate investment companies. Our strategy is to provide places which meet the needs of our customers and respond to changing lifestyles - Places People Prefer. We do this by creating great environments both inside and outside our buildings and use our scale and placemaking skills to enhance and enliven them. This expands their appeal to a broader range of occupiers, creating enduring demand and driving sustainable, long-term performance. Sustainability is embedded throughout our business. Our places, which are designed to meet high sustainability standards, become part of local communities, provide opportunities for skills development and employment and promote wellbeing. We are a diverse, curious team that believes in shared success and enabling people to be themselves and work in ways they work best. Our small expert team works alongside other expert people on some of the most ambitious, innovative projects in the country, and we are committed to offering our people a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow. We provide a range of flexible working arrangements, operating both formal and informal opportunities to meet individual needs. ..... click apply for full job details