Location: Hybrid Working
Contract: Interim
Rate: £500 a day (Inside IR35)
Start: ASAP
Location : West Wales
About the Role
We are working on behalf of a forward-thinking Local Authority to recruit an experienced Corporate Property Manager to lead the management of a diverse commercial and operational property portfolio.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior property professional to play a key role in delivering the Council's Strategic Asset Management Plan, maximising asset performance, supporting service transformation and leading a team of Property Asset Managers.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the day-to-day management of the Council's corporate property portfolio, including industrial estates, business parks, retail assets, markets, county farms, harbours and other operational assets.
* Deliver strategic asset management initiatives to ensure the estate is fit for purpose, financially sustainable and aligned with corporate priorities.
* Work closely with the Strategic Property Manager to implement the Council's Strategic Asset Management Plan.
* Develop strong business partnering relationships with internal departments, providing strategic property advice and challenging operational property requirements where appropriate.
* Support the Head of Property in delivering effective asset management and property strategy across the organisation.
* Oversee property valuations in accordance with CIPFA guidance.
* Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, generate income and reduce revenue expenditure across the corporate estate.
* Lead, manage and develop a team of Property Asset Managers and Surveyors, including performance management, recruitment, training and professional development.
* Provide strategic advice to senior officers, elected members and key stakeholders on property-related matters.
About You
We're keen to speak with experienced property professionals who have:
* MRICS qualification (or equivalent significant experience).
* Extensive experience managing large and diverse commercial property portfolios within a Local Authority or public sector environment.
* Strong knowledge of corporate estate management, asset strategy and landlord & tenant matters.
* Experience delivering Strategic Asset Management Plans.
* Excellent commercial awareness with experience identifying opportunities to maximise asset performance and generate income.
* Experience overseeing property valuations and a good understanding of CIPFA valuation requirements.
* Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary property teams.
* Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and elected members.
If you are interested in applying, please apply now with your CV
Salary description
£500.00 - £500.00 per day