Development & Estate ManagerProperty Services | Local AuthoritySalary: up to £69000 (Grade 15mensurate with experience)Contract: PermanentLocation: Hybrid / Flexible Working Available
About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced Development & Estate Manager to play a pivotal role in the strategic leadership, management andmercial performance of the Council’s property estate.Reporting into the senior management team within Property Services, you will lead the development and delivery of a holistic,mercially focused approach to asset management and development. This will include managing costs, generating ie, securing capital receipts and developing newmercial initiatives and delivery models to support the Council’s strategic priorities and service delivery objectives.You will manage a diverse portfolio of land and property, working through teams of in‑house professionals and external advisors, and provide senior‑level advice to elected Members, Corporate Boards and external partners.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead the development and delivery of amercial asset management and development strategy, ensuring optimal use of the Council’s property resources.
2. Ensure that property assets are fit for purpose, deliver best consideration and align with corporate priorities and service delivery plans.
3. Oversee strategic planning and development activity, including assessing the suitability of sites for development and regeneration.
4. Develop and implement acquisition, disposal and investment strategies and programmes, identifying surplus or under‑performing assets and delivering value‑add initiatives or disposal strategies.
5. Manage and coordinate external advisors, consultants and legal professionals to ensure the timely and effectivepletion of transactions and development projects.
6. Promote and embed best practice in asset management and development, leading the evolution of policies, procedures and professional standards.
7. Oversee the planning, management and monitoring of capital and revenue programmes and budgets, ensuring strong financialernance and value for money.
8. Provide strategic property advice and guidance to the Council, elected Members, customers, stakeholders and external partners, including deputising for the Head of Service when required.
9. Lead the performance management of the investment portfolio, driving continuous improvement and ensuring the production of regular reporting to the Corporate Property Steering Group,ernment departments and other relevant bodies.
10. Manage resources effectively across people, ICT systems, budgets and property assets.
11. Oversee the development, maintenance and effective use of a centralised asset management information system to support high‑quality, evidence‑based decision-making.
12. Ensurepliance with Council policies and procedures, including health & safety, statutorypliance, energy efficiency initiatives and informationernance.
13. Demonstrate the Council’s values and a strongmitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of work.
Experience & Knowledge Required
14. Extensive experience of leading asset management and development strategies across a mixedmercial and / or rural estate, including construction and building functions, operating at a senior or lead level.
15. Proven experience of embedding amercial culture, including managing costs, generating ie, securing capital receipts and developing newmercial initiatives and delivery models.
16. Demonstrable experience in the development and implementation of corporate and operational strategies of significant organisational impact.
17. A strong track record of developing, managing and delivering capital and revenue programmes and budgets.
18. Experience of cultivating and leading best practice, driving continuous improvement within asset management and development services.
19. Strong experience in the use of data and asset management systems to support high performance,ernance and evidence‑based decision-making.
20. MRICS membership
Knowledge
21. A high level of understanding of property acquisitions and disposals at both strategic and operational levels.
22. Extensive knowledge of landlord and tenant law, with a good working understanding of national and local planning legislation and planning policy.
23. Strong knowledge of the public sector environment, including the drivers for transformation and change in localernment and how these affect councils and their partners.
Why Join Us
24. A senior and influential role shaping the future of the Council’s property estate
25. The opportunity to drive regeneration,mercial delivery and service transformation
26. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
27. Localernment Pension Scheme and generous annual leave entitlements
28. A values‑led organisation with a strong focus on inclusion and professional excellence
29. Employee benefit package