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Development Manager (Assets) - Be First LtdSalary: Up to £55,000Benefits: 10% employer pension contribution, 30 days annual leaveLocation: Barking & Dagenham, LondonHays - Exclusively retainedBe First is a dynamic and innovative urban regeneration company, wholly owned by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. With a mission to accelerate growth and deliver inclusive regeneration, Be First is leading one of the most ambitious development programmes in the UK. The organisation is committed to transforming Barking and Dagenham into a place of opportunity, sustainability, and prosperity for all residents.Be First manages a diverse and growing portfolio of commercial assets, including industrial, retail, office, and land holdings. These assets play a critical role in supporting the borough's regeneration strategy, generating income, and enabling long-term social and economic impact.Hays has exclusively partnered with Be First to recruit a Development Manager (Assets) to join their Asset Management team. This is a strategic role focused on active portfolio management, income generation, and supporting the delivery of new development projects. Key Responsibilities: Manage and enhance Be First's commercial property portfolio to support regeneration goalsOversee third-party property managers and external consultants across leasing, compliance, and maintenanceLead on lease negotiations, tenant relations, and asset performanceSupport the transfer of additional council-owned assets into Be First's managementDeliver development appraisals and contribute to new project viability assessmentsReport to senior stakeholders including the Be First Board and LBBD Investment CommitteeContribute to the Strategic Asset Management Plan and long-term asset strategyIdentify and drive opportunities for