Assistant Director - Site Disposals, Regeneration & Development Group (R&DG)

City of London Corporation; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A public institution in London seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Site Disposals to lead the regeneration of prime land. The role involves overseeing disposals valued at over £100m, managing a team, and influencing development strategies. Ideal candidates will have RICS accreditation and substantial experience in site disposals and Central London development. Join a collaborative team offering flexible working and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave and staff benefits

Qualifications

• Significant post qualification experience in site disposals.
• Experience leading a high performing team and managing external contractors.
• Strong political and organisational awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a dedicated team for major disposals.
• Negotiate site disposals, reviewing development appraisals.
• Influence land uses and identify joint venture opportunities.

Skills

Chartered RICS

Development activity in Central London

Negotiation skills

Risk management

Financial planning

Education

Professional accreditation in site disposals

Job description

Regeneration and Development — Assistant Director of Site Disposals

The City Surveyor’s Department is responsible for the management of the City of London Corporation’s property investment portfolio, corporate real estate, property/construction projects—and the operational management and day-to-day outsourced facilities management services—of both portfolios. The City Surveyor is the organisations’ Head of Profession for Estates and Facilities Management. Within City Surveyor’s the Regeneration & Development Group is responsible for the disposal of strategic sites from across the City Corporation’s portfolios via sales, development agreements, and joint ventures with developers; and directly responsible for the preservation of its heritage estate portfolio comprising of over 800 assets through strategic conservation management.

What this role involves

Regeneration and Development

The City of London Corporation is seeking a forward-thinking and experienced Assistant Director of Site Disposals to join a small team focused on the regeneration of c.70 acres of prime land within Greater London.

This is a strategic senior leadership role within our Regeneration & Development Team deputising and under the leadership of Chris Bonner, Director of Regeneration & Development. The role supports the Market Sites Regeneration Programme.

You will be responsible for driving the disposal of complex high-profile sites within the City’s Estate and City Fund valued in excess of £100m. This will include the strategy and master planning of each site, the development of a business plan, and managing the marketing & sales process.

The role will manage joint venture structures to deliver value and retain control of design and end-uses, managing multidisciplinary teams of consultants.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage a dedicated team responsible for all aspects of major disposals and ensure appropriate control of staff and resources within that team.
• Lead on the negotiation and completion of site disposals, reviewing development appraisals to establish the optimal disposal methodologies through headleases, development agreements, or joint venture agreements.
• Deliver continued influence over the land uses – including identifying and implementing joint venture opportunities for the delivery of developments and masterplans.
• Appraise development sites and market of development properties for sale including grant of development agreements where appropriate.
• Lead on the annual valuation of the Regeneration & Development portfolio.
• Procure and manage external Development Managers in the delivery of development and refurbishment projects.
• Deputise for the Director of Regeneration & Development, attending Committee meetings, internal/external working parties, and representative groups.

What We're Looking For

• Chartered RICS or equivalent professional accreditation with ongoing CPD and significant post qualification experience in site disposals.
• Demonstrable experience working in development activity in the Central London commercial markets at a senior level leading a high performing team, complex workload, and managing external contractors, consultants, and specialists.
• A thorough understanding of a range of financial concepts for central London property development.
• Strong political and organisational awareness with the ability to influence, manage and negotiate with collaborate with senior stakeholders, contractors, and specialists.
• Excellent communication, risk management, and financial planning skills.

Why Join Us?

• Influence major regeneration, community, and placemaking initiatives for one of the world's most iconic and complex public institutions.
• Join a collaborative and inclusive team committed to high performance and innovation.
• Benefit from flexible hybrid working and strong support for wellbeing and professional growth.
• Access a generous pension scheme, annual leave, and staff benefits.
• Help shape the future and create meaningful change across the Square Mile and beyond.

Apply now and play a key role in delivering modern and inclusive regeneration and development masterplans for the City of London.