Head of Estates & Asset Management (Public Sector)

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Service Manager Estates to lead the operational management of the Council’s corporate estate, ensuring assets are effectively managed, occupied and maintained to support service delivery. You will drive performance, customer service and compliance across a varied portfolio of assets.

The role requires MRICS/FRICS or equivalent, with substantial property/estate experience, strong leadership and stakeholder management, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a property, estates or asset management environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Proven track record of delivering successful property outcomes and service improvements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness combined with a strong public service ethos.
• Ability to manage competing priorities within a complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• Leading estate management functions across the Council’s portfolio.
• Managing landlord and tenant matters, rent reviews and lease compliance.
• Supporting asset optimisation and income generation initiatives.
• Providing professional estate management advice to Council services.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Commercial awareness

Prioritisation

Education

MRICS/FRICS or equivalent

Job description

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Service Manager Estates to lead the operational management of the Council’s corporate estate, ensuring assets are effectively managed, occupied and maintained to support service delivery. You will drive performance, customer service and compliance across a varied portfolio of assets.

The role requires MRICS/FRICS or equivalent, with substantial property/estate experience, strong leadership and stakeholder management, and a track record of