Team Manager Asset Management Ref EE04626

Team Manager - Asset Management - Ref: EE04626

Grade: G12: Salary Range: 55662 - 59490(subject to outstanding pay review and a potential market supplement to 63000)

Are you a forward-thinking RICS qualified property professional looking to make a real impact in the public sector

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced qualified surveyor to lead the Asset Management team at Walsall Council.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will lead the management and optimisation of a diverse property portfolio ensuring our assets are well managed compliant and delivering value for money. You will play an important part in setting strategic asset objectives through strong operational property management sound professional advice and effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

If you are someone who can combine technical knowledge with a practical solutions-focused approach we would love to hear from you.

As Team Manager you will lead the team responsible for the effective day-to-day management of the councils property portfolio working alongside our external property advisors while contributing to wider asset planning and decision-making. The team works across a broad range of property matters including acquisitions disposals lease events inspections property records stakeholder liaison and budget monitoring. This is a role where attention to detail sound judgement and strong relationship management will all be role will encompass:

• Strategic asset planning through operational property data and insights
• Undertaking property reviews and business cases to support asset optimisation
• Maintaining and updating the property asset register
• Preparing reports recommendations and professional advice on property matters
• Managing lease events including lease renewals rent reviews and terminations
• Overseeing leases licences and tenancy agreements across the portfolio
• Ensuring compliance with lease terms and wider statutory and contractual obligations
• Liaising with tenants landlords internal teams and external partners to resolve property-related issues
• Acting as a point of contact for internal departments elected members and external stakeholders
• Coordinating maintenance and repair activity with maintenance teams
• Conducting regular inspections of council-owned properties
• Leading on acquisitions disposals and valuations of property assets
• Working closely with legal and finance colleagues to ensure due diligence and compliance
• Monitoring budgets and expenditure linked to property operations
• Financial forecasting reporting and budget planning for property assets
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings income generation and value for money
• Ensuring rents and service charges are demanded received and reconciled within the proper timescales
• Contributing to sustainability and social value outcomes through effective property management
• Carrying out risk assessments and supporting the implementation of mitigation measures
• Always representing Walsall Council in a professional manner.
• To communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

You will need to hold:

A degree or equivalent qualification in property management surveying or a related field membership of RICS and a RICS Registered Valuer

If you have any further questions about the role please do not hesitate to contact

Closing Date: 30th June 2026

View: Job Description and Employee Specification

This post is covered by the Governments Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check National and Immigration Status Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).

Important note: When completing your online application form you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see ourInformation for Applicants leaflet for further information.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.

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A degree or equivalent qualification in property management surveying or a related field

Membership of RICS

RICS Registered Valuer