Manager, Real Estate Services

Job-:
Client Services

Location:

Jersey Workplace:
On-site

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
Manager, Real Estate Department: SPV Services

Location:

Jersey (Channel Islands)

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 35 hours per week, Hybrid Arrangement:
Permanent, Hybrid

Job Summary We are looking for a Manager to join our Jersey SPV Services team, supporting the administration of real estate structures for joint ventures, funds, and long-term asset holding vehicles. You will manage a portfolio of clients with complex structures and high-value underlying assets across sectors such as office, retail, industrial, hospitality, residential, and development. This role combines technical oversight, client relationship leadership, and people management to deliver high-quality fiduciary and corporate administration services.

You will also contribute to operational improvements and the team’s growth objectives in the Jersey market.

Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of Jersey real estate clients, ensuring consistent delivery of corporate/fiduciary administration services aligned to internal standards and service levels

Lead and maintain strong relationships with clients, intermediaries, and key stakeholders through proactive, clear, and timely communication

Oversee statutory and governance deliverables, including the preparation/review of returns, approvals, resolutions, and accurate recordkeeping

Chair or support client meetings; produce/review agendas, minutes, resolutions, and associated administration within agreed time frames

Act as a technical reference point within the team (real estate structures, corporate governance, and Jersey regulatory expectations), sharing knowledge and coaching colleagues

Support the Associate Director/Director with team leadership activities including mentoring, performance support, resourcing, onboarding, training, and adherence to policies and procedures

Manage workflow planning and prioritisation across the team; monitor progress and escalate risks or capacity issues to senior management as needed

Partner with colleagues on client take-on and ongoing reviews, ensuring due diligence and periodic review requirements are completed accurately and on time Contribute to financial management of the portfolio/team, including time recording quality, WIP awareness, fee quotes, and supporting billing processes

Support business development by identifying opportunities within existing relationships and contributing to agreed annual new-income targets

Required QualificationICSA/STEP/ACCA qualification (or equivalent relevant professional qualification)
Proven experience in fiduciary, corporate, or real estate administration, including managing complex structures and client portfolios

Strong working knowledge of corporate governance and statutory obligations in a Jersey/Channel Islands environment

Demonstrated people leadership skills, with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate colleagues at different levels

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including confidence engaging with demanding clients and intermediaries

Strong judgement and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess options and recommend practical, compliant solutions

Preferred Qualifications Experience administering Jersey real estate funds, SPVs, joint venture structures, or multi-entity groups holding real estate assets

Familiarity with Jersey regulatory expectations and industry best practices for client due diligence and ongoing monitoring

Experience supporting commercial aspects of client management (fee quotes, budgeting inputs, billing cycles, and service improvements)
Career Path Career path opportunities may include progression within Real Estate Services and broader CSC administration teams, for example:

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