Asset Experience Associate

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Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

About the RoleAs an Asset Experience Associate within JLL's Royal London Property Delivery team, you will serve as both strategic leader and operational expert for complex commercial property portfolios. This comprehensive role combines senior-level client relationship management and strategic oversight with hands-on operational excellence. You will be the primary client relationship owner while maintaining direct responsibility for day-to-day property operations, customer relations, and team leadership.

Location: Birmingham (B30 postcode area)

Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Client & Asset ManagementCollaborate with the Royal London asset manager to set the strategy, calling on subject matter experts as required.

Act as main point of contact for Royal London asset manager(s) and lead relationships with professionalism and accountability.

Identify how JLL can support the client needs and requirements and discuss with JLL client relationship team on how JLL service can be revised and improved.

Maintain clear grasp of client's asset/portfolio strategy, drivers/values and articulate these to the wider team

Support emergency planning, business continuity, testing, and monitoring with emergency management support as required.

Customer Management & ExperienceThe role is envisaged as predominantly site based with key focus occupier visibility

Serve as the primary point of contact for all customer enquiries, concerns, and service requests, ensuring timely response and resolution while maintaining positive relationships.

Proactively identify opportunities to improve the customer experience through building amenities, services, and programming.

Act on customer feedback to create a productive and engaging environment that adds value to their occupancy.

Work with RLAM CX Strategy Director to utilise training opportunities and advise AM of CX implementation opportunities

Feedback all customer intelligence to the asset management team.

Financial Management & Service ChargesWork with JLL Accounts teams on financial accountability, cashflow management, and customer/supplier credit control.

Provide strategic advice to asset managers on customer debt recovery, with support from Accounts Receivable.

Prepare and manage service charge budgets and reconciliations according to RICS Professional Standard for Commercial Service Charges and client KPIs.

Support supplier payments via Proactis and manage supplier payments processes, including purchase orders and invoice approvals.

Oversee management of financial trackers, ensuring accuracy including utility recharges, turnover and commercialisation.

Respond to customer and consultant queries and challenges in a timely manner.

Lease and Legal ManagementLiaise with Data Management team on complex and protracted lease queries

Provide application recommendations to the Asset Manager. Receive and analyse customer applications under the lease, including alienation and alterations.

Ensure customer compliance with lease covenants, including complicated or contentious perceived breaches

Resolve customer matters affecting valuation

Liaise with appropriate additional advisers as required (legal, building surveying etc.)

Working with RLAM JLL Asset Experience Services Team to ensure strong internal stakeholder relationship for efficiency of work whilst owning output to the asset manager.

Health & Safety and Compliance ManagementManage risk actions and undertake statutory compliance management.

Conduct / Arrange H&S checks (monthly and voids), including Site Safety Checks/Inspections and Void Management Inspections. Utilising third parties where appropriate (void security)

Handle Accidents & Incidents reporting and follow-up.

Manage E-Permits (permits-to-work) system and support ISO14001 compliance requirements.

Coordinate LRQA audits and compliance activities.

Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and implement compliance measures.

ESG and SustainabilitySupport and implement ESG initiatives in alignment with client's ESG strategy and JLL's responsibilities.

Be aware of industry and legal obligations in relation to ESG.

Assist with sustainability reporting and compliance requirements.

Support Asset Sustainability Plans, ESG Database and Risk Assessments.

Supplier & Contract ManagementLead representation at site level framework partner meetings, to ensure high standards of service delivery.

Responsibility for scope of services and contract variation initiatives, in conjunction with Costs Manager, Soft Services Manager and Technical Services Manager

Implement works associated with PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) report, including PPM Statutory & Regulatory projects.

Handle reactive works and fabric maintenance issues.

Manage quotes and work orders within designated authority levels.

Supervise projects and works activities, including management of risk and method statements.

Property Operations and InspectionsConduct regular property inspections in line with client and JLL KPIs and submit written reports via Vision

Ensure high standards on all managed sites, flagging areas for growth and improvement

Support property presentation standards across managed sites

Coordinate void management activities with central support teams

Transactions and TransitionsHandle property transitions, due diligence, and support disposals and acquisition processes

Support letting agents, solicitors and other third parties with queries

Lead transitions meetings (with Transitions team for SC properties)

Maintain overall accountability for Readiness for Sale packs, prepared by Asset Experience Services function

Participate in portfolio sales/purchases

Insurance ManagementHandle on-site activities such as accident book records and CCTV provision

Review and supply contracts and gather information for central insurance team

Implement insurer's requirements, including improvements and repair/maintenance

Ensure claims are settled and funds applied to any insurance works completed

TechnologyUtilise available tools to ensure quality, efficiency of output and optimise service to stakeholders

Prospective Technology tools will include applications for Accounting, H&S, Customer Relationship, ESG amongst others. Current prospective tools may include Yardi, Riskwise, Prism, Deepki and Workflow systems but may change with tech investments

Skills & QualificationsTechnical KnowledgeExpert knowledge of commercial property management across diverse asset types and comprehensive understanding of building systems, maintenance planning, and facility management

Strategic portfolio planning and optimisation capabilities with comprehensive understanding of risk management in property contexts

Expert-level knowledge of RICS standards with ability to interpret and apply to complex situations

Comprehensive understanding of regulatory frameworks, compliance governance, health and safety legislation

Knowledge of sustainability standards, ESG strategy implementation, and reporting requirements

Familiarity with property management technologies, reporting systems, and relevant property legislation

Personal AttributesStrategic vision that aligns team activities with business objectives combined with strong organisational abilities and exceptional attention to detail

Decisive leadership when making complex decisions with collaborative working style that builds effective relationships

Client intimacy that builds trusted advisor relationships with client-focused mindset that prioritises service excellence

Entrepreneurial mindset that identifies growth opportunities with problem-solving approach to operational challenges

Accountability for performance and business outcomes with professional integrity in all business dealings

Inspirational leadership that motivates high performance with resilience under pressure

Commercial acumen that balances service quality with profitability

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.