At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage council properties, ensuring compliance and effective contract management.
- Company: Local government authority focused on community service and improvement.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, professional development, and impactful work.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and to lead a dynamic team.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while developing your management skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant field and experience in local government required.
The predicted salary is between 39600 - 39600 £ per year.
We are looking for an Estates & Asset Manager on an initial 3–6-month basis to support the Assistant Director of Estates in:
- The Estates Management Service in respect of the Council’s owned premises (non housing stock) and ensuring statutory compliance, with assistance from the in-house H&S Advisory Team.
- The management, training, retention and development of the Estates and Asset Team.
Role purpose
To ensure that the authority has an effective Estates Management function in respect of Council owned premises, either directly occupied by the Council, vacant or leased to third parties, and to provide effective contract and relationship management in respect of contractors and suppliers engaged in services relating to the operation of council’s assets. To deputise for the Assistant Director (Estates) as and when required.
Key responsibilities
- To contribute to achieving the Council’s corporate plan objectives and priorities.
- To contribute to achieving the Council’s agenda for continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Actively engage with Members, providing briefings and responding to enquiries on all property and assets matters.
- Prepare high-quality reports and business cases for senior management and committees to support informed decision-making.
- Maintain and update a Property Asset Management database, ensuring that records are kept up to date, ensure reporting on statutory compliance and have a case management system.
- Provide effective contract and relationship management in respect of contractors and suppliers engaged in services relating to the operation of council’s assets.
- Adhere to safe systems of work and comply with health and safety requirements.
- Provide a Commercial Estate Management service for the council’s non housing stock.
- Effectively line manage the Estates Team, providing clear strategic direction.
- Manage lease and property events pro-actively.
- Attend out of hours meetings (with advance warning).
- Provide advice and assistance in Emergency Planning.
- Inspect and Survey properties as required.
Key skills/experience required
- Local Government experience.
- Experience of working with and engaging Council members.
- Good knowledge of Landlord and Tenant legislation and contract law.
- Demonstrated experience with instructing and monitoring external consultants and good knowledge of Governance issues.
- Hold a degree in a relevant field and be a full corporate member of a professional body such as the RICS/BIFM (ie Member or Fellow).
- Strong management experience.
- Have own car and be able to drive to appointments.
Estates and Asset Manager in Colchester employer: Vivid Resourcing
As an Estates and Asset Manager with our Council, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing community assets while ensuring compliance and effective management. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values professional development, offering opportunities for training and growth within local government. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a competitive daily rate and the chance to work closely with council members and stakeholders.
