Head of Asset Management – Valuation & Strategic Assets (Interim) – London Borough £444 PAYE / £600 Umbrella / Deemed LTD (Inside IR35) 35 hours per week Interim Contract A South London based Council are looking for an experienced Head of Asset Management to lead their Valuation & Strategic Assets service. This is a senior interim post covering a vacancy, providing strategic leadership across property valuations, disposals, acquisitions, landlord & tenant matters, and the development of the council’s Strategic Asset Management Plan. You’ll act as deputy to the Assistant Director, overseeing a team of up to 10 staff plus five consultant frameworks, ensuring the council maximises value from its estate and delivers high-quality, customer-focused professional property advice. Responsibilities Lead the VASA function, ensuring delivery of valuation, disposals, acquisitions, lettings and property transactions to the highest professional standards. Oversee strategic asset management planning, driving value, revenue generation and social-value outcomes. Provide expert leadership on complex landlord & tenant cases, commercial negotiations and regeneration-related property matters (including JV structures, land assembly, land swaps and CPO-related work). Manage the council’s consultant frameworks, ensuring effective commissioning, performance and value for money. Drive innovation around a...