Our Head of Property Services is responsible for leading a team to manage a wide range of activity undertaken within the HMRC Property function and to work alongside the Head of Property Strategy and Head of Property Management. These three Heads will report directly to the Deputy Director, Property and their respective areas of responsibility will together make up the overall scope of activity to be managed by the Property function. The Property function manages the whole of the HMRC and VOA estate which comprises of a varied, mostly leasehold commercial estate and various sub‑lettings and other interests.
For a full breakdown of the role, please refer to the Role Profile attached at the bottom of the advert.
Responsibilities
* Management of the Property Services team of fully and part-qualified chartered surveyors, including the team's Business Management function.
* Property transactions for EU Exit and other special requirements.
* Management of the VOA estate and of HMRC's specialist facilities.
* Develop and implement a programme of rating appeals across the estate, working with our rating consultants.
* Manage the Team's Business Manager and his small team, to include development of our property management system, Merlin, all property reporting and estate analysis, financial, governance and control processes including commissioning of consultants, invoice processing and payment, budgeting management of property running costs, and Property Group secretariat.
* Procurement and contract management of key contracts including property consultancy and legal services with a proactive approach to driving value for money from contracts with external advisors.
* A personal caseload which will include acquisitions, disposals and all aspects of estates management and landlord and tenant and taking lead responsibility for some of HMRC's new Regional Centres.
* Advice and support for the management of the wider HMRC estate as it transitions to the future operating model, including future closure and disposal programmes and all Landlord/Tenant matters, collaborative cross‑Government and key stakeholder working and delivering excellent customer service.
Qualifications
* Commercial awareness of property-related transactions with proven ability to negotiate and close property transactions demonstrating best value for money.
* Demonstrated programme and project management experience in the property and construction sector.
* Identifies and instigates collaborative opportunities and manages the benefits realisation plans.
* Demonstrates a conscientious approach to meeting internal and external customer needs and delivers quality service, understanding the impact of service on future compliance.
* Proven corporate team working experience across corporate business streams and government departments.
* The post holder must have good working knowledge of UK property sector and all aspects of estates management practices and will be MRICS or FRICS qualified, or the equivalent, in a property profession.
* The successful candidate must be MRICS or FRICS qualified, or the equivalent, in a property profession.
Behaviours
* Changing and Improving
* Leadership
* Delivering at Pace
Technical skills
* A presentation on the application of property knowledge and expertise – the question will be set upon invite to interview.
Benefits
* Learning and development tailored to your role
* An environment with flexible working options
* A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
* A Civil Service pension
Life moves fast at HMRC which is why we're the largest Landlord in Government! We're looking to recruit Property Specialists, Project Managers, Facilities Managers and Engineers along with candidates with expertise in a wide range of property-related services that can work at pace in a fast‑paced and agile workplace.
Are you looking for an organisation that cares about the work‑life balance of its workforce? An employer who offers structured personal development, progression opportunities and outstanding training? Well look no further!
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