4-Month Contract with a local authority
Job Purpose
* Delivering the strategy for the Council’s land and property assets – management, acquisition and disposal
* Providing strategic direction on estate optimisation, acquisitions, disposals and capital investment in accordance with strategy and policy direction adopted by the council
* Driving asset performance through data-led decision making, lifecycle planning, and risk management
Key Duties/Accountabilities
* Ensuring effective governance of property-related decisions including business case development and investment appraisal
* Providing leadership direction and support to the property services division, ensuring that the right skills, knowledge, and expertise are in place and are aligned to strategic and operational priorities for the effective management of land and property assets
* Embedding a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and customer focus across the property function
* Acting as a senior advisor to the PFR committee and Corporate Management Team on all property-related matters
* Demonstrating extensive senior leadership experience in property, estates, or asset management
* Showcasing a proven track record of delivering complex property strategies and capital programs
* Exhibiting strong commercial acumen and understanding of property law, finance, and governance
Essential Experience Required
* Extensive senior leadership experience in property, estates, or asset management
* Proven track record of delivering complex property strategies and capital programs
* Strong commercial acumen and understanding of property law, finance, and governance
Essential Qualification Required
* Relevant professional qualification (e.g., MRICS, MCIOB, or equivalent)
Additional information to note
* Working hours: 3-day week at 22 hours per week for an initial period of 20 weeks (with a potential to extend beyond if permanent recruitment has not completed in that time)
* Candidates will need their own vehicle when conducting site visits here on the Island (the rest of the time can be remote working from home or can be conducted in council offices here on the Island if preferred)
* There will be an allowance for car ferry travel across the Solent to and from the island when required
* The role closes on 25th July 2025, apply ASAP
Requirements
Requirements
* Extensive senior leadership experience in property, estates, or asset management
* Proven track record of delivering complex property strategies and capital programs
* Strong commercial acumen and understanding of property law, finance, and governance
* Relevant professional qualification (e.g.,