A large and busy property services team within a local authority has the need for interim support.
Job Role Overview
Responsible for acquisition, development and disposal of land and building by asset planning, review, feasibility and options appraisal, accounting for the needs of all service areas, but most importantly, making decisions based on overall corporate priorities. In this role, you will be working closely with the various departments of the council, acting as their property business partner.
Job DutiesLead,mission, deliver relevant capital and revenue work and projects through the relevant Property Services' delivery teams and external providers, in respect of approved and validated proposals.Provide expert advice to client departments and present reports and briefings to senior team members and through theernance process to Cabinet and Scrutinymissions as required.Have an extensive theoretical knowledge of all relevant law, legislation including planning and development and good practice as required, together with evidence of their practical application.Deliver flexible customer-focused asset management, through the use of effective relationship management that engages with and addresses the needs of all appropriate service and corporate stakeholders.A senior member of a multidisciplinary team with the main responsibility being the day-to-day delivery of a case load of disposals from inception topletion in a timely manner. The role will also include advising on other general practice matters from time to time, such as valuation work for option appraisals and acquisitions and landlord and tenant matters.Working with Client Departments to negotiate the moreplex acquisitions and disposals of property, from inception topletion, including any associated agreements, to meet corporate targets and deadlines and to deliver property solutions in line with the agreed strategy of the Investing in Leicestershire Programme Board (IILP) and LCC Disposal Programme.Undertake valuations, including those of a moreplex nature, for all purposes, including but not limited to, capital disposals, lease renewals/reviews, asset valuations, option/development appraisals and investment valuations for a full range of properties to give advice on a large and varied portfolio of property. Research property history, consider the workings of the property market, planning and highway issues, covenants and legislation, appraise options, prepare valuations, agree methods of sale and rmend terms and conditions to be included.What you'll need to succeed
Qualifications: Degree or equivalent in Land / Property Management (or similar).
Full Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors- MRICS
Experience InSignificant experience of working within the corporate landlord model within Asset Management as a general practice surveyor in a local Authority property services dept. Significant experience in the disposal of a wide range of land and property, both leasehold and freehold
Significant experience in Landlord and Tenant matters, including law, principles, negotiation, valuation
Strong track record of relevant Localernment experience and liaising with different services, Children & Family, social services, education etc
Significant experience in valuing a broad range of different types of property. Good knowledge of construction matters
What you'll get in return: Weekly pay, inside IR35, Hybrid working – at least 2 days a week in the office