Head of Estates and Asset Management

Job Details

DUTIES

1.Lead the Estates section, promoting high quality standards, through a multi skilled professional team to ensure targets are delivered.
2. Deliver the service plan priorities within Estates, with a key focus on the Disposals Strategy for the authority, maximising opportunities for the Council, delivering significant capital receipts and revenue savings, using innovative solutions and engaging with external providers.
3. Lead on the development of the service, and change initiatives relating to improved service delivery, including all initiatives promoted by the Council relating to promoted or supported property development and property investment initiatives.
4. Act as the organisational lead on managing the Council’s Asset Valuation process, liaising closely with the Capital Accountancy team and Internal and External Auditors. Ensure that asset valuations are prepared to specification ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and requirements.
5. Ensure the Council fulfils its statutory and fiduciary responsibilities with respect to property valuation, property disposal and estate management.
6. Ensure the team’s professional standards in fulfilling the Council’s statutory and contractual obligations as the Council’s position as landlord or tenant of property.
7. Ensure that excellent and effective estate management and valuation records are maintained to fulfil the requirements of the Asset Management Framework, and to help inform the future direction of the Council.

PAY

£525 umbrella day rate