Asset Management Leader

Who you are

As a person you are an energetic and strong leader who is motivated to make a difference within a Global company. You bring with you robust experience of managing a portfolio of real estate assets including proactive management of real estate matters such as relations, permits, continuous obligations, real estate transactions (leasing), divestment and more. You are driven to create value for the business by securing optimal portfolio management and identify and manage business risks effectively. Through your leadership and collaborative mindset, you seamlessly build and nurture relationships with internal and external stakeholders to influence and deliver business results.

**Your responsibilities**

As Asset Management Leader, you will lead and pro-actively manage real estate topics in relation to IKEA owned and leased properties within Australia and New Zealand to secure all stages of the investment property lifecycle. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Secure operation of IKEA properties by regular monitoring/follow up of zoning, permits, property rights and obligations, third parties activities followed by initiating and leading actions based on monitoring findings.
- Define, identify and manage risks related to IKEA properties and develop mitigations.
- Oversee and execute certain real estate transactions including leasing and divestment of IKEA assets.
- Co-ordinate end of tenancy works, finances and obligations for leasehold assets.
- Support the business in the annual budgeting programme of forecasted fixed, variable and project related real estate charges.
- Lead land and permits processes for rebuilds or extensions that involve an urban planning change or a building size increase.
- Investigate and organise the process of obtaining incentives in relation to real estate taxes during the permit and approval process for rebuilds or extensions as well as objections in relation to annual charges.
- Build and maintain relationships on real estate topics with community, public authorities, government officials, property partners, landlords, external tenants and neighbours where IKEA properties are located.
- Represent IKEA in all real estate aspects with common areas to safeguard IKEA interests and minimise operating costs.
- Work with property partners and local authorities to finalise any pending or continuing obligations, including facilitating their execution of obligations.
- Manage easement agreements and other encumbrances relating to third parties on IKEA properties.
- Support the business in managing and determining real estate values for its annual insurance reporting.

**Together as a team**

Real Estate at IKEA is committed to securing new and maintaining existing physical locations to meet the needs of the many people. We provide strategic insights based on our knowledge and understanding of the real estate market and portfolio. We take the lead in delivering safe, compliant, sustainable and innovative property solutions - with Democratic design and life cycle cost top of mind.

What you need to know

We offer many benefits at IKEA other than just having the opportunity to work for a global company Along with a focus on your personal and career development goals and being a part of an inclusive culture driven by values, you will be entitled to great benefits including 5 weeks of annual leave, paid Parental leave, Family & Community leave, Co-worker discount, subsidised meals in our Co-worker Restaurant, Bonus program, full training and inductions, free parking and our TACK long-term loyalty programme that will strengthen your retirement benefits.

This role is permanent full time based in IKEA Service Office, Tempe NSW.