Team Manager - Asset Management - Ref: EE04626 Grade: G12: Salary Range: £55,662 - £59,490 ( subject to outstanding pay review and a potential market supplement to £63,000) Are you a forward-thinking RICS qualified property professional looking to make a real impact in the public sector? We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, qualified surveyor to lead the Asset Management team at Walsall Council. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will lead the management and optimisation of a diverse property portfolio, ensuring our assets are well managed, compliant and delivering value for money. You will play an important part in setting strategic asset objectives through strong operational property management, sound professional advice and effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders. If you are someone who can combine technical knowledge with a practical, solutions-focused approach, we would love to hear from you. As Team Manager you will lead the team responsible for the effective day-to-day management of the council’s property portfolio, working alongside our external property advisors, while contributing to wider asset planning and decision-making. The team works across a broad range of property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, lease events, inspections, property records, stakeholder liaison and budget monitoring. This is a role where attention to detail, sound judgement and strong relationship management will all be key. The role will encompass: Strategic asset planning through operational property data and insights Undertaking property reviews and business cases to support asset optimisation Maintaining and updating the property asset register Preparing reports, recommendations and professional advice on property matters Managing lease events including lease renewals, rent reviews and terminations Overseeing leases, licences and tenancy agreements across the portfolio Ensuring compliance with lease terms and wider statutory and contractual obligations Liaising with tenants, landlords, internal teams and external partners to resolve property-related issues Acting as a point of contact for internal departments, elected members and external stakeholders Coordinating maintenance and repair activity with maintenance teams Conducting regular inspections of council-owned properties Leading on acquisitions, disposals and valuations of property assets Working closely with legal and finance colleagues to ensure due diligence and compliance Monitoring budgets and expenditure linked to property operations Financial forecasting, reporting and budget planning for property assets Identifying opportunities for cost savings, income generation and value for money Ensuring rents and service charges are demanded, received and reconciled within the proper timescales Contributing to sustainability and social value outcomes through effective property management Carrying out risk assessments and supporting the implementation of mitigation measures Always representing Walsall Council in a professional manner. To communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English. You will need to hold: A degree, or equivalent qualification in property management, surveying or a related field, membership of RICS and a RICS Registered Valuer If you have any further questions about the role, please do not hesitate to contact Nick.Ford@walsall.gov.uk Closing Date: 30th June 2026 View: Job Description and Employee Specification This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English. For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only). Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. 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