Salary: £62,118.00 to £66,800.50 per annum
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
Job reference: CDC000452R
Full-time, permanent, agile working is supported
The Job:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated property professional to join Cherwell District Council's Property and Assets Team. You will play a key role in managing and enhancing a diverse property portfolio located across Cherwell, helping to maximise value and support the Council's strategic objectives.
Our extensive portfolio includes investment, commercial and corporate assets spanning retail, leisure, offices, industrial units, car parks and operational depots. Based in our modern Banbury offices, you will be involved in a range of ambitious projects and initiatives focused on improving services, driving commercial opportunities and ensuring effective asset management across the estate.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact within a forward-thinking authority while working on a varied and rewarding property portfolio.
The Person:
You will hold a recognised property qualification and have experience working within a corporate property environment. Local authority experience would be advantageous, but we welcome applications from candidates with transferable experience from other sectors.
You will be an effective communicator with strong report-writing, stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, capable of building positive relationships and delivering successful outcomes. Organised, proactive and solutions-focused, you will be confident managing competing priorities and identifying opportunities to add value.
A sound understanding of financial and budget management is essential, alongside a commitment to delivering excellent value for money and high-quality services.
The Benefits:
- A generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days (plus bank holidays)
- Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (Including generous Employer Contribution and the ability to transfer your private pension into the scheme)
- EV Salary sacrifice scheme
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Annual Flu Vaccination voucher
- £25 eye test reimbursement every two years
- Incremental pay award (awarded annually in April after one years' service)
- Town centre office close to the station, canal and all amenities
Closing date: Sunday 01 November 2026
Interview date: TBC
For more information please contact Geoff Taylor - Head of Property and Assets on geoff.taylor@cherwell-dc.gov.uk or 07889 170748.
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Cherwell District Council is an excellent employer that prioritises work-life balance, offering a unique three-day weekend every week for its LGV Drivers at the Banbury Depot. With a strong commitment to employee development through in-house training and generous benefits like a robust pension scheme and free annual CPC training, we foster a supportive work culture where team players can thrive and grow. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values safety, flexibility, and exceptional service to the community.
