Description
We are seeking an experienced senior property professional to fill the role of Assistant Director of Property Services. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across a diverse and high-profile property portfolio, ensuring effective management, commercial viability, and alignment with Council priorities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the development and implementation of the Council's asset management strategy
- Providing strategic leadership across estates management, valuations, and major property programmes
- Managing complex property acquisitions, disposals, redevelopment, and repurposing initiatives
- Overseeing commercial and community assets, including lease renewals, rent reviews, and estate management activity
- Providing expert oversight of residential and commercial valuations
The ideal candidate will have:
- A degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
- A management and leadership qualification
- Comprehensive knowledge of legal, statutory, and regulatory requirements related to land disposals and acquisitions
- Experience leading and managing services at a senior level within a large and complex organisation
- Strong expertise in commercial and residential valuation, estate management, and complex negotiations
The salary for this position is GBP 79,169 - 111,514 per year.
Benefits include flexible working hours, a 36-hour workweek, generous holiday entitlement, and access to various employee benefits such as the Local Government Pension Scheme and Vivup Benefits.