Job Purpose

• As part of the Property & Estates Team co-ordinate and deliver a comprehensive Estates Management Service in managing and developing key assets including the commercial portfolio, strategic land holdings and development sites, ensuring that the Council’s financial returns are optimised and long-term interest is safeguarded in accordance with the Development and Asset Management Strategies.
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Manage a diverse property portfolio including commercial, residential, and operational assets.
  
• Undertake lease negotiations, rent reviews, lease renewals, and property disposals/acquisitions.
  
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations and internal policies.
  
• Conduct property valuations for accounting, insurance, and strategic purposes.
  
• Monitor and report on income generation and expenditure across the estate.
  
• Support budget planning and forecasting related to property assets.
  
• Contribute to the development and implementation of asset management strategies.
  
• Identify opportunities for estate rationalisation, income generation, and cost savings.
  
• Advise on property investment decisions and portfolio optimisation.
  
• Oversee property-related projects including refurbishments, disposals, and acquisitions.
  
• Manage external consultants and contractors, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality.
  
• Prepare and present business cases and project reports.
  
• Liaise with internal departments, tenants, external partners, and legal advisors.
  
• Provide expert property advice to senior management and elected members.
  
• Represent the organisation in negotiations and public forums.
  
• Ensure properties meet health and safety, environmental, and legal standards.
  
• Maintain accurate property records and ensure data integrity
  

Essential Experience Required.

• Experience of working in a team.
  
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of Landlord and Tenant Law and
  practice
• Experience of analysing and conveying complex information to a number of different audiences.
  
• Significant experience of property case management.
  
• Experience of developing and managing a strong customer service culture.
  

Essential Qualifications Required

• Degree or equivalent qualification in relevant subject.
  
• RICS qualified.
  

Additional information to note

• This role is 36 working hours per week.
   
  

The role closes on 02/07/25