Job Description
3 Month Contract with a Local Authority
Summary
* The Property & Asset Manager is tasked with the effective management, compliance, optimization, and strategic oversight of the Council’s property portfolio. This role involves maintaining accurate property and financial data systems, ensuring statutory compliance, managing assets throughout their lifecycle, and supporting the Council’s vision through innovative and service-focused property solutions. The position is crucial in ensuring properties are safe, well-maintained, financially viable, and aligned with long-term organizational objectives.
Responsibilities
* Maintain and update the property management database (Minerva) through regular reviews, delegated actions, and data accuracy checks.
* Ensure the financial management system (Unit4) accurately reflects property budgets, expenditure, and forecasts.
* Oversee day-to-day management of all Council-owned properties, ensuring they are well-maintained, compliant, and used efficiently.
* Provide expert property advice to Council departments and service providers, ensuring effective, economic, and customer-focused service delivery.
* Build and sustain strong working relationships with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders.
Essential Experience Required
* Significant experience managing diverse property portfolios within a public-sector or complex organizational environment.
* Strong background in property management, asset management, valuations, acquisitions, disposals, and landlord/tenant matters.
Essential Qualifications Required
* MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).
* Strong professional understanding of property, valuation, and asset management principles.
Additional Information
* Working hours: 24 hours per week
* Location: Catmose, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6HP, United Kingdom
* Payment: Bi-weekly
The role closes on 20th Feb 2026. Apply ASAP.
Requirements
The Property & Asset Manager is responsible for ensuring the effective management, compliance, optimisation, and strategic oversight of the Council’s property portfolio