Job Description

The Estates Manager (Markets) will support the Markets Manager with the management and enhancement of our multi-occupied asset, Blochairn Market. The role will be responsible for managing expenditure, recharges, maximising income and improving performance across wholesale and retail operations.

Hours:

35 hours

Salary:

Grade 7 44,101 - 51,285
Non-standard working practices apply (circa 5,300)

Contract:

Permanent

Location:

Based at City Markets, 130 Blochairn Road, Glasgow, G21 2DU

Key Responsibilities and accountabilities include:

Navigate complex landlord and tenant matters, including rent reviews, lease renewals, rent arrears, and new lettings. Lead negotiations with the property agent and tenants in respect of rent reviews, lease renewals and agency matters ensuring favourable commercial terms on behalf City Property Glasgow (Investments) LLP. Manage a nominal team and undertake relevant line management duties. Deputise for the Markets Manager. Create and monitor service charge and other budgets, including adjustments and journals as required. Manage income and expenditure against targets. Provide expert advice in relation to lease and service charge accounting procedures. Manage and administer various contract(s). Ensure adherence with KPI's. Co-ordinate repairs and maintenance, health and safety requirements, legislative and statutory requirements. Lead general estates management initiatives and actively participate in asset management tasks and general queries. Prepare and deliver accurate management and Committee reports providing specialist advice and recommendations. Manage a demanding workload and ensure that the key tasks are carried out in a professional and effective manner. Responsible for ensuring Health and Safety and risk management procedures are understood and adhered to. Represent City Markets at external forums and events. Working collaboratively with the City Property (LLP) stakeholders, Glasgow City Council and Glasgow Family, and partners to share knowledge, experience, procedures and drawing in appropriate skills as necessary. Provide standby cover to meet operational requirements for incidents occurring out with normal working hours (NSWP).

As part of the Council Family, City Property offers the following benefits:

26 days annual leave and 12.5 public holidays. Annual leave rising to 29 days after five years' service Enrolment in an award-winning local government contributory pension scheme (Strathclyde Pension Fund) Staff Life Assurance Payment of Professional Fees Continual professional development Purchase of annual leave scheme Please note Glasgow City Council is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts. See www.glasgow.gov.uk/jobevaluation
Closing Date 2nd December 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 44,101.52-51,285.11 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person