7 - 8 Month Contract With A Local Authority
Job Purpose
To provide a comprehensive property and estates management service to the Council, delivering professional advice on acquisitions, disposals, valuations, asset management, regeneration projects, and property strategy. The postholder will support the effective management of the Council’s property portfolio, ensuring assets are managed efficiently and contribute to the Authority’s corporate and service objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the acquisition and disposal of land and property interests through purchase, sale, lease, licence, and other property transactions.
* Provide professional estate management, valuation, and property advice to Council services and stakeholders.
* Manage operational and investment property assets, ensuring effective use and maximisation of value.
* Undertake property valuations for asset management, accounting, and strategic purposes.
* Assist in maintaining and developing the Council’s property register and asset information systems.
* Support the delivery of regeneration schemes, including site assembly, development work, project management, and stakeholder engagement.
* Attend and contribute to working groups, project boards, and meetings requiring specialist property and estate management expertise.
* Assist in the development, implementation, and review of the Council’s Asset Management Plan, property strategies, policies, and procedures.
* Support the management and performance monitoring of the Council’s commercial investment portfolio.
* Advise on asset management strategies to optimise portfolio performance and support corporate objectives.
* Assist in implementing systems and processes to improve the management and reporting of property assets and investments.
* Prepare reports, business cases, and recommendations for senior management and elected members.
* Support, mentor, and provide guidance to junior staff members and assist with their professional development.
* Maintain awareness of legislation, market conditions, and professional best practice relevant to estates and asset management.
Requirements
Essential
* Degree or professional qualification in Estate Management, Real Estate, Property Management, Surveying, or a related discipline.
* Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or eligibility to obtain membership.
* Significant experience in estates management, property transactions, asset management, and valuation.
* Experience of negotiating acquisitions, disposals, leases, licences, and other property agreements.
* Strong knowledge of property law, landlord and tenant matters, valuation principles, and asset management practices.
* Experience managing complex property projects and regeneration initiatives.
* Excellent report writing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to manage a varied workload and work independently on complex property matters.
* Strong analytical and financial appraisal skills.
Desirable
* Experience working within a local authority or public sector property environment.
* Experience managing commercial investment portfolios.
* Knowledge of local government asset management planning and property strategy development.
* Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff.
* Full UK driving licence.
Additional Information
* Location: Council offices and associated sites as required.
* Hours per Week: 36 hours per week.
* Pay: Bi-weekly payments.