Portfolio Asset Manager (Operational)

• Shape and deliver the strategic direction of the Council's operational property portfolio, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and best practice
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of Asset Managers, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment
• Oversee the management and optimisation of operational assets, ensuring value for money
• Act as the principal advisor to senior officers and Council Members on asset management matters, providing professional, strategic guidance
• Drive the identification and delivery of cost-saving measures, revenue generation, and capital investment opportunities within the portfolio
• Manage lease events, landlord and tenant matters, and relationships with external providers to achieve best value for the Council
• Champion the provision of accurate portfolio data, leading validation exercises and supporting informed decision-making
• Support the preparation and monitoring of budgets, and act as client lead for property projects and corporate initiatives

• Professionally qualified chartered surveyor
• strong track record of providing effective leadership and management of a team responsible for the strategic direction of a property portfolio
• experience of operational property portfolio planning
• strong interest in property within a community
• ability to problem solve for themselves whilst building a high performing team
• comfortable working under own initiative
• great communication skills
• subject matter expert for stakeholders
• aware of the impact of decisions being made
• anticipating property needs, challenges and solutions
• familiarity with a Corporate Landlord model would be helpful
• access to a car is needed

Familiarity with a Corporate Landlord model

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
• flexible and agile working arrangements
• discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops
• auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme
• opportunity to gain membership to Costco
• discounted gym memberships
• travel discounts with Arriva