Description
We are seeking a Property and Leasing Assistant to join our team at NEXT. As a Property and Leasing Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Property team across our nationwide retail estate.
The Role
You will be responsible for providing vital support across our lease administration and estate projects. This will involve working closely with landlords, agents, solicitors, and internal teams to ensure our locations remain safe, operational, and compliant.
Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day management of our retail property portfolio to keep every site safe, compliant, and running smoothly
- Assist with service charge administration, property documentation, and business rates
- Support the Property Manager with store acquisitions, due diligence, legal documentation, relocations, lease renewals, and surrenders
- Maintain accurate lease records and databases, ensuring critical dates like rent reviews and break clauses are monitored proactively
- Build brilliant working relationships with landlords, managing agents, solicitors, and surveyors, as well as our internal Finance, Retail Operations, and NEXT Estates teams
- Facilitate key departmental meetings and handle everyday enquiries promptly and professionally
Requirements
- Prior experience or background in commercial property, retail estate management, leasing, or facilities support
- An understanding of commercial leases, landlord and tenant practices, or managing lease databases
- Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities to build great relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Good commercial awareness with a high level of discretion and accuracy when handling confidential details
- Confidence with everyday IT systems, particularly across Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, and Slides)
Benefits
- 25% off most Joules, NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap, and Victoria's Secret products
- Up to 10% off most partner brands and Branded Beauty products
- Access to fantastic discounts at our staff shops
- Clothing Allowance
- One family day per year
- Reward Schemes - From a cycle to work scheme to discounts with nearly 1000 retailers
- Life assurance
- Pension
- Fantastic L&D opportunities
- A bold and vibrant place to work
- Free on-site Parking and low-cost EV charging points