About the Company
Our small Canadian‑born business was founded in 1978 and now spans 120 locations across 20 countries. We are a global commercial real‑estate advisory firm dedicated to creating vibrant buildings, cities and places that deliver social value and economic impact.
Overview
Supported by a team of 5,000 professionals, we value curiosity, strategic intelligence, and collaboration. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a business that values diverse thinking and offers pathways to share ownership.
Responsibilities
- Support Regional Head with team management and development
- Identify new Business development
- Attend all regional business development meetings
- Support the Regional Head with financial administration for the region – forecasting fee billing, cash collection and debt management all to key targets.
- Support Regional Head to manage all risks and compliance
- Client reporting – to produce monthly/quarterly reports and attend client meetings.
- Working with the in‑house data teams to ensure lease data is up to date.
- Deal with occupier queries on rent, service charges and other management matters.
- Tenant liaison and dealing with formal Landlord and Tenant matters such as rent reviews, lease renewals, tenant applications and other related queries.
- Liaising with building managers and our FM team on day‑to‑day maintenance, repair, and operational issues on each of the properties.
- Work with sustainability team to ensure ESG best practice is adopted across the instructions.
- Carry out regular property inspections.
- Setting up new properties/instructions.
Qualifications
Previous experience of working in a busy office environment, ideally in a property management capacity. Strong desire to learn more about and gain experience in the property management sector.
- Ideally RICS Qualified but not necessary for the right candidate/experience.
- Landlord and Tenant experience.
- Excellent communication and client interfacing skills.
- Able to fully integrate into the team.
- High degree of commerciality and experience of development business with existing clients.
- Experience in generating and securing business.
- Experience within a professional services environment and working with blue‑chip companies.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- High attention to detail.
- Experience of property management software including Voyager (desirable but not essential).
- Experienced in using Excel and other IT platforms such as PowerPoint, PDF editor.
Equal Opportunities
Avison Young is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equitably. We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome adjustments to support applicants. We value passion and potential in our employees and encourage anyone who meets the role’s essential functions to apply.
Associate Director/ Director in Birmingham employer: Avison Young │ UK
At Avison Young, we pride ourselves on creating a vibrant and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to excel in their roles as Resident Experience Ambassadors. Located in the heart of Birmingham's Beorma Quarter, our team enjoys a dynamic environment where innovation and community engagement are at the forefront, offering ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. With a strong commitment to exceptional service and employee well-being, we ensure that every team member feels valued and inspired to contribute to a thriving residential community.
