Property Partner
Job reference -VAC007848
Date posted - 03/02/2026
Application closing date - 01/03/2026
Location - City Hall College Green City Centre Bristol BS1 5TR
Salary - BG14: £51,356 - £55,529
Contractual hours - 37
Basis - Full time
Full Time, Permanent
The Council’s Corporate Landlord Service is responsible for managing all Council land and building assets with the exception of our Council Housing stock.
We have an exciting senior opportunities within the Council’s Corporate Landlord Service in our Asset Strategy Team. If you are interested in advancing your career in property and you have a relevant property qualification together with significant property experience we would be pleased to hear from you.
The Property Partner role is one that leads in providing technical knowledge and support in the management of the Council’s operational property estate which covers all assets used by or on behalf of the Council to deliver its Services.
You will be responsible developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with Services to develop Service Asset Management Plans that identify requirements for assets and for leading on implementing any resulting changes to the portfolio.
What will I be doing?
You will be one of 5 Property Partners within the Corporate Landlord Asset Strategy Team whose purpose is to form a strategic link between Property and Lead Officers representing Services using Council assets for service delivery.
You will adopt a lead role in advising on all aspects of property asset management in order to maximise property performance through rationalisation and cost reduction while facilitating / maintaining service delivery in the most cost effective manner.
Along with establishing strategic requirements you will be responsible for delivery of solutions which could include:
* Disposals – Freehold / Leasehold
* Acquisitions
* Rationalisation Projects
* Development advice
You will also have line management responsibility for one or more Property Managers.
What do I need to have?
You will have a property qualification and experience of providing proactive property estate management in a large organisation.
An excellent negotiator, problem solver and advocate, you will demonstrate an ability to deliver clear professional advice to a wide range of service disciplines and to negotiate, monitor and complete property transactions.
You will also be a good listener with capability to clearly articulate service needs and to convert that thinking and planning into effective delivery action.
In addition you will be able to develop and maintain service relationships whilst also recognising the need for asset review and challenge.
You should be prepared to demonstrate evidence of applying innovative and analytical approaches to solving complex and challenging problems.
You will be able to understand the wider needs of the business and the operation of the regional economy and property market including an appreciation of the opportunities which can be derived from developing and maintaining relationships with other public sector property occupiers.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Steve Matthews - Asset Strategy Manager steve.matthews@bristol.gov.uk, or Lois Woodcock - Asset Strategy Manager lois.woodcock@bristol.gov.uk.
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
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