Interim Estates & Asset Manager
Location: Essex - Hybrid
Rate: Up to £500/day (dependent on experience)
Contract: Interim/Ongoing
Spencer Clarke Group are recruiting for an experienced Interim Estates and Asset Manager to lead a council's Estates Management service across a varied non-housing property portfolio. This is a key interim post with line management responsibility, oversight of statutory compliance reporting (with support from an in-house H&S function), and ownership of core landlord and tenant and commercial estates activity.
You will take a hands-on lead across property events and complex estates issues, deputising for senior leadership when required and ensuring the council's asset and estates function operates effectively, compliantly, and with strong governance.
Responsibilities include
Lead delivery of the commercial estates management service across the council's non-housing stock
Line manage, coach and develop the Estates and Asset team
Proactively manage lease and property events (renewals, rent reviews, compliance, valuations as required)
Maintain and improve the asset management database, reporting, and case management approach
Instruct and manage external consultants and solicitors, including preparation for court where required
Handle estates matters including encroachments, title queries, and property inspections/surveys
Stakeholder management, including members and internal senior stakeholders
Support emergency planning activity when required
About you
Strong local government estates experience, ideally at manager/team leader level
Solid knowledge of Landlord and Tenant legislation and contract law
Confident leading teams and managing competing priorities in an interim environment
Professional membership (or eligibility) such as RICS or BIFM (or equivalent)
Full driving licence and able to travel across the borough/county as required
Strong report writing and governance awareness
How to Apply
Send your CV or get in touch with Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on (phone number removed) or