3 Month Contract with a local Authority
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