Graduate Surveyor - Asset Portfolio Officer

Calderdale Council; Halifax; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking a Graduate Surveyor to assist in managing the property portfolio. This role involves supporting acquisition and disposal activities, property valuation, and strategic project advice. Candidates should have a relevant degree for RICS registration. The position offers flexible working and is part of a commitment to community development.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Job share options

Responsibilities

• Support the management of the Council’s property portfolio, including acquisition and disposal activities.
• Assist with property valuation and minimising the Council’s liability for non-domestic rates.
• Manage Right to Bid (Assets of Community Value nominations) across Calderdale, including non-Council property.
• Provide property advice to deliver strategic and corporate projects and initiatives.
• Help create innovative ways to maximise revenue from existing assets and contribute to developing a future portfolio strategy.
• Support delivery of strategic and operational property functions aligned with the Council’s strategic objectives and financial goals.

Education

Degree level or equivalent in a relevant area

Job description

Overview

Graduate Surveyor - Asset Portfolio Officer – Post Ref: CC536

Salary: SO1/2 to PO5-PO8 (Career Graded)

Calderdale strives to develop our community to improve the local economy. The Estates Management team deals with the day to day running of the property portfolio, including property acquisition and disposal, property valuation, minimising the Council’s liability for non-domestic rates, managing Right to Bid (Assets of Community Value nominations) across Calderdale (including non-Council property), and provision of property advice to deliver strategic and corporate projects and initiatives. The role will assist the team in creating innovative ways to maximise revenue from existing assets while developing and delivering a future strategy for the Council’s property portfolio.

We provide a highly effective and customer focused property service to the Borough, balancing the requirements of the ongoing Corporate Asset and Facilities Management Transformation Programme with business and operational responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of the Council’s property portfolio, including acquisition and disposal activities.
• Assist with property valuation and minimising the Council’s liability for non-domestic rates.
• Manage Right to Bid (Assets of Community Value nominations) across Calderdale, including non-Council property.
• Provide property advice to deliver strategic and corporate projects and initiatives.
• Help create innovative ways to maximise revenue from existing assets and contribute to developing a future portfolio strategy.
• Support delivery of strategic and operational property functions aligned with the Council’s strategic objectives and financial goals.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent in a relevant area, allowing for RICS registration and entry onto the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).

Details

• Closing Date: 12 October 2025
• Interview Date: w/c 27 October 2025
• There is an emphasis on following social distancing precautions; digital interview methods may be used.

Additional Information

As part of our Vision, we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part-time staff. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel. On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to tackle climate change.