About the Role
The Property Services team at St Helens comprises Commercial Estates; Facilities and Building Maintenance; Design and Major Projects; and Customer Services and Business Support, all under the leadership of our Head of Property.
Our Property Services has been designed to promote the proactive management of our assets, whilst providing a customer focused service that facilitates outcomes for our residents and clients, through improved customer experience, better use of public estate, greater financial efficiency and achievement of our Borough priorities.
Reporting to the Team Manager for Commercial Estates, the successful applicant will join an existing team of Surveyors and an Estates Technician, while working alongside the wider Property Team.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead on complex estate management matters including disposals, acquisitions, lettings, lease renewals, rent reviews, and valuations.
* Provide expert advice on property-related issues to internal services, elected members, and key stakeholders.
* Support the development and implementation of the Council’s Asset Strategy and Asset Management Plan.
* Support and mentor junior members of the team and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
* Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, RICS standards, and best practice in property management.
About You
* A degree in Estate Surveying (or equivalent).
* Full membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS/FRICS).
* Significant post‑qualification experience in estates or asset management.
* Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
* A proactive approach to problem‑solving and stakeholder engagement.
Apply now and help shape the future of our borough through effective and innovative property management.
Please contact Sally Flitter – Team Manager for Commercial Estates – sallyflitter@sthelens.gov.uk.
Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.
We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.
Equality & Diversity
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.
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