Head of Estates & Property Review

Interim Head of Estates & Property Review Duration: 4 – 6 Month initially with extensions possible  Rate: Negotiable rate Inside IR35Hours: 37 hours per week Hybrid Working Arrangement  Responsibilities:• Act as the Head of Profession for all asset management, estates management and valuation services in the Council• Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and lead a programme of Property Rationalisation to ensure colleagues and partners can deliver their services effectively from fit for purpose accommodation, whilst creating revenue savings, generating capital receipts and reducing carbon emissions (in conjunction with the Council’s Carbon Action Plan)• Effectively lead a team to deliver the Council’s disposal and acquisition programme including Compulsory Purchase and Right to Buy commissioning work from other teams and external Agents as required• Act as the senior Estates and Valuation professional providing strategic property advice to the Council, including major regeneration projects and housing development and be the authorised signatory for Estates functions ensuring proper financial return from the Council’s property portfolio• Commission and ensure delivery of an annual programme of capital accounting valuations and insurance valuations• Ensure all vacant land and property is managed effectively and the associated costs and liabilities are mitigated• Lead an Estates team to manage the Council’s land and property and maximise income• Budget manager for Estates & Property review budgets ensuring the generation of the revenue needed to meet the budget along with management of rental debt Requirements:• Experience working in a managerial position within Local Government • Experience in maximising achievement and taking responsibility for service areas  • Demonstrable experience working within a similar realm 

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