Contract Type : Permanent Salary : Grade K. SCP 44 55,691 to SCP 47 60,036 Hours Per Week : 36 Hours Base Location : Tameside One, Ashton-under-Lyne Assessment Date : To be arranged To apply for this role please upload your CV together with a supporting statement that provides evidence of how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification. Please also include details of your education and training and employment history and any reference to your qualifications that are specified on the person specification within your CV/supporting statement. The Role An opportunity has arisen within Strategic Property for a Senior Estates Surveyor to lead a group of professionals within the Council s Estates Team. Tameside is a place that s perfectly positioned for growth. Ideally located between the bustling hub of Manchester and the stark beauty of the Peak District National Park, we offer an ideal location for easy access to the city and the countryside. And with some of the largest pockets of land in the Greater Manchester area available for development, it really is a fantastic canvas for regeneration and growth. The Council s property estate is extensive and diverse which includes 2,979 interests comprising 482 operational assets including town halls, libraries, schools, depots, community buildings, sports grounds and parks. Plus the non-operational and investment estate comprising 1,470 assets including surplus buildings and land, leased land and buildings, industrial estates, sports clubs and shopping centres. The role offers the opportunity to join an experienced team of professionals in a flexible hybrid working environment that will require attendance at site locations across the Borough. About You Reporting to a Head of Estates you will be responsible for a core part of the Council s Estates Service. You will lead an effective estate management and valuation service for the Council, specialising in property and strategic asset management. Ensuring that the Council grows its real estate portfolio income and delivering key services to residents. The post holder will have previous experience of mixed portfolios, maximising revenues and taking strategic decisions to the benefit of the Estate. An understanding of inward investment and regeneration would be beneficial, but not essential. As a senior member of the Estates Team and the wider Strategic Property Service you will play a key role in the delivery of Council and Place Directorate priorities. You will support the implementation of a Strategic Asset Management Plan and delivery of all the Council s projects and programmes. With your advanced theoretical, practical and procedural knowledge and experience in relation to a whole range of property issues covering buildings, investment assets and land, you should have experience in successful property negotiations and be able to work at pace with enthusiasm and professionalism whilst engaging with and influencing key stakeholders. About Us Come shape the future of Tameside with us! Message from Julian Jackson, Director of Place at Tameside Council. Since joining Team Tameside in September 2022, I ve been proud to work alongside a hardworking and passionate team that s making a real difference to our borough. Our Place Directorate is at the heart of shaping Tamesidecovering everything from planning and highways to parks, culture, arts, environmental services, and facilities management. Whether it s keeping our streets clean, improving green spaces, or driving forward exciting regeneration projects, our work makes a direct impact on the lives of residents and businesses every day. We ve already delivered some amazing projects, like Ashton Old Baths, and are currently working on master plans for our town centres in Stalybridge, Hyde, with projects like Ashton Mayoral Development Zone, and Godley Green Green Garden Village also set to create new homes, jobs and commercial spaces. But it s not just about developments day to day it s about making sure our core services are modern, efficient, and able to support thriving communities and safeguard our heritage buildings and asssets for the future. To do that, we need passionate people to join us. If you want to be part of a team that s driving real change, improving local services, and shaping the future of Tameside, we d love to have you on board. Come and be part of something great. Let s build the future of Tameside together! Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship. If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the About You or Supporting Statement section of your application. We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria. Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here For further information about this role please contact Alistair Russell on 07966 215177 or alistair.russell@tameside.gov.uk