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- Lead and manage the Estates team, ensuring efficient and compliant estate management
- Provide professional advice on landlord and tenant matters, lease terms, and asset strategy
- Drive income generation through new opportunities, yield improvements, and asset repurposing
- Oversee lettings, rent reviews, lease renewals, and legal instructions for council assets
- Collaborate closely with Strategic Asset Management colleagues on the Strategic Asset Management Plan
- Ensure properties under lease/licence meet HSE compliance and remain in fit condition per lease terms
- Manage all operational and commercial transactions, including:
- Occupational agreements and lease/tenancy arrangements
- Rent reviews and service charges
- Property repairs, insurance, dilapidations, and breaches of covenant
- Income and debt recovery
- Develop and implement a plan to resolve overdue lease renewals and estate management actions
- Report regularly to SMT, Head of Service, and Governance Boards
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a property, estates, surveying, or related discipline
- Substantial experience managing estate portfolios in a similar setting (local authority or public sector desirable)
- Strong leadership skills and ability to manage a professional estates team
- Knowledge of commercial lease terms, legal processes, and property compliance
- Proven track record of improving income performance and managing complex property issues
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
- Willingness to attend Dorset offices at least 2 days per week
