Bidwells - Fund Management

Bidwells - Fund Management

FUND MANAGEMENT CANDIDATE PACK

Dear Candidate Thank you for your interest in Bidwells. Bidwells is one of the most successful property consultancies in the UK and the market-leading property firm in the Oxford to Cambridge Arc. With an outstanding track record, a loyal and well established client base, and a brand new headquarters which has set a new standard in office accommodation, Bidwells is an exciting place to work.

If you are an established property professional looking for an exciting

opportunity to progress your career with one of the most dynamic and forward-thinking property firms in the UK then please read ahead.

ABOUT BIDWELLS

500+ People working for Bidwells 180+ Years in operation

Bidwells is one of the top 15 property consultancies in the UK,with offices not only in Cambridge and London, but also Oxford, Norwich, Milton Keynes and Trimley. Established in 1839, they have retained many of their original clients including some of the best-known Colleges in Cambridge and Oxford, who are among the biggest landowners in the UK. Their top 20 clients have been with them for an average of 15 years; a number of these for more than 100. Bidwells is a different kind of business. They are a Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. This is an excellent opportunity to join their Fund Management team in a unique position. You will be part of a dynamic team and will get to use state of the art technology in a modern and agile working environment. Whilst a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately-owned, independent business. In a 2017/18 analysis of seven of its closest competitors, Bidwells was the only property consultancy to pay a bonus to 100 per cent of its staff. Whilst they are growing in numbers, they have still managed to maintain that feeling of being a close-knit team and are therefore looking for someone who not only has that desire to succeed but who can also live their values - where they strive for excellence, work with honesty and integrity and want to have fun at work too.

20 Specialist teams 11 Offices in the UK

A selection of Bidwells clients

BIDWELLS VALUES

How Bidwells Clients and People Describe themselves

Integrity We are honest, trustworthy, straightforward, and act with integrity in all of our dealings with others. Teamwork We work together with our colleagues, forming the best teams around our clients’ needs and opportunities. Excellence We deliver to the highest level of professional standards, which helps to develop and sustain long-term client relationships. Energy We bring an energy and enthusiasm to our work that enables us to be innovative and creative for our clients. Fun We make sure our clients enjoy their interaction with us and we enjoy the company of our colleagues.

WHAT MAKES BIDWELLS DIFFERENT

Cambridge

Bidwells are independent • They are not like the big firms • They are not bound by corporate convention and bureaucracy • They are not stuffy or arrogant • They are not distracted by global expansion • They don’t compromise quality for growth

Oxford

London

• They don’t follow the herd • They follow opportunity

THE ROLES Bidwells are looking for a Property and Asset Manager to join their established Fund Management team. You will be responsible for managing portfolios on behalf of commercial clients, some of whom have been acted for, for over a century. The clients include owners of diverse portfolios ranging from the UKs top science and business parks, to city centre retail space. They also have opportunities for a skilled Facilities Manager to join the company, dealing with all aspects of site management from building and M&E asset maintenance, to managing cleaning, catering, caretaking and building repairs. You will be looking after client portfolios, dealing with all aspects of day-to-day functions associated with property management including client and tenant liaison, appointing and monitoring contractors, dealing with issues relating to health and safety, service charges and building insurance renewals. ABOUT FUND MANAGEMENT The Bidwells Fund Management team delivers advice that empowers clients – particularly long-term investors – to make decisions based on in-depth market knowledge. They enable their clients to manage their property portfolio and achieve maximum returns – and in the long-term outperform the property market. Bidwells’ clients range from Cambridge colleges to investment funds, charities to family trusts and private individuals. They manage over £1.3 billion of commercial property in portfolios worth £1m to £750m. They work collaboratively with their Rural and Residential Management teams to provide a seamless service that helps their clients achieve strategic and financial aims. Key services include: • Analysing property portfolios and measuring performance • Undertaking a strategic portfolio review • Managing property assets

YOUR BACKGROUND

To be considered for either of these roles you must possess: • MRICS Qualification/IWFM or equivalent relevant qualification

• Full driving licence

• Experience of property management systems e.g. Qube and Yardi

• Knowledge of appropriate Health and Safety legislation and familiarity of the RICS Codes of Practice

• Preferably experience within a client facing role

BENEFITS Bidwells offers a competitive salary package, and the chance to benefit from the success of the business. Their extensive benefits package includes a pension, private healthcare, life assurance and car allowance/company car.

BWELL

Bidwells are champions of wellbeing in the workplace. BWell is driven by a desire to remove the stigma around mental health, with a wellbeing strategy influenced by the feedback from their staff and looking at what the best in the industry are doing to support holistic wellbeing. They have introduced mindfulness training in all their offices, with key members of staff trained in mental health sign posting. In January they partnered with a local film company, DragonLight Films, to produce a short documentary with the target of sharing on ‘Time to Talk’ day that month. BWell is at the top of every board meeting agenda. Their wellbeing strategy is ingrained within a commitment and culture which recognises challenges and change. This programme now sits at the heart of Bidwells’ core values and in their day-to-day business, to empower staff to be the best version of themselves. “The boundaries between work and life are now so blurred, we are juggling so much at any one time that we need work to be a safe place where people can put their hands up for help. The people we worry about the most are the ones who soldier on in silence. If we can catch just one person then we’ve succeeded in changing our culture for the better.”

- Rebecca Watts, HR business partner and wellbeing lead at Bidwells

APPLICATION

For a confidential discussion to learn more about the roles and opportunities, please contact Bidwells appointed recruitment advisors of The Management Recruitment Group. Matthew Evans T: 07854 865 017 E: [email protected] Matthew Giles T: 07530 680 159 E: [email protected] Emilia Fasano T: 07851 259 868 E: [email protected]

Applications should consist of a comprehensive CV and supporting cover letter. Applications should be sent to [email protected]