At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic management of diverse property assets for maximum community value.
- Company: Local authority committed to sustainability and community impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a small team with a big impact in a historic city.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while driving innovation in property management.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in property management and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 56316 - 60737 £ per year.
£56,316 to £60,737 inclusive annual salary + Local Government Pension Scheme + essential car user allowance
Permanent, full-time (37 hours pw)
Flexible working options (including hybrid)
About the role
Our client, a local authority, is seeking an experienced and strategically focused Property and Asset Manager to oversee a number of related functions within the Estates Service. This is a key role responsible for the strategic management and performance of the organisation's diverse non-housing property portfolio, including operational, commercial, leisure and heritage, and community assets. The postholder will play a pivotal role in ensuring the organisation's estate is used effectively and sustainably, delivering maximum financial, social and community value while supporting the organisation's corporate objectives and political priorities.
Working closely with senior officers, elected members and external stakeholders, you will lead the development and implementation of asset management strategies, drive service improvement, and ensure the organisation's property assets are managed in accordance with best practice, statutory requirements, and sound commercial principles.
Please note: this role is focused on asset and estate management. Responsibility for building maintenance, repairs, facilities management and other property-related operational services sits elsewhere within the organisation and does not form part of this post's remit.
About you
You will bring a proven record of accomplishment from within the property sector. The ideal candidate will have experience of operating as a team manager in a complex organisation, with a strong understanding of property and asset management principles, ideally in a local government setting. Knowledge and understanding of property valuations is essential as this is a core part of the role.
You will possess excellent people skills allied with the proven ability to listen, explain, negotiate and influence. You will be an enthusiastic, skilled subject matter expert with excellent presentation and report writing skills. You'll need analytical and communication skills, political acumen, and the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels. The ability to effectively operate in a political environment with substantial practical and procedural knowledge of public sector practice is key.
The organisation's property function is a small team with a large remit; the post holder must therefore be willing and able to get stuck in and deliver their own broad case load of transactions. At the same time, the post holder must be comfortable operating at a more strategic level, setting the direction for the wider team as well as being an experienced and competent manager of others.
A forward-thinker with a strong customer focus, you'll drive forward digital improvements while fostering innovation and performance improvement. Above all, you'll embody the organisation's values and behaviours and deliver the best outcomes for residents.
You will be required to attend evening meetings and evening and weekend working as needed from time to time. Join them to make a positive impact in the community by putting sustainability at the heart of everything they do, while living their values of trust, care, collaboration, confidence and customer focus.
The organisation is based in a historic English cathedral city with a rich heritage, including Roman remains and a variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt and close to major motorway links, the area includes a cathedral, a vibrant city centre and thriving villages, with fast rail links to central London. In short, it is a great place to live and work.
Benefits
- 30.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays. Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Staff Parking Permit
- Reimbursement of professional fees
- Comprehensive development and training
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
- Access to discounts and benefits via online platform
A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria used to assess applicants. The organisation reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly.
Disability Confident
Safeguarding
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language, the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).
The organisation is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). If you are employed by the organisation on 1 April 2028, it is expected that the majority of roles will transfer to newly-created unitary councils on existing terms and conditions under TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings – Protection of Employment) principles.
Property and Asset Manager in St Albans employer: Hireful
At Hireful, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. Located in Banbury, our hybrid work options provide flexibility, while our commitment to professional development ensures that you have ample opportunities for growth within the company. With competitive salaries and a supportive team environment, we are dedicated to making your experience both meaningful and rewarding.
