Head of Estates & Assets — Strategy, Revenue & Value

Folkestone and Hythe District Council; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid agile working

Corporate memberships

Discount schemes

Salary sacrifice schemes

Professional membership fees reimb.

Up to 31 days holiday

LGPS access

Job summary

Folkestone & Hythe District Council is seeking a strategic Head of Estates & Assets to lead Estates, Assets, Engineering, Buildings and Maintenance. You will develop strategies, plans and programmes aligning with corporate priorities and maximizing asset value in a dynamic public sector environment.

The role requires senior-level experience in estates and asset management, with strong commercial judgement, stakeholder influence and effective communication within politically sensitive settings.

Qualifications

• Significant senior level experience in estates, property or asset management within a public sector setting.
• Strong understanding of corporate real estate management and statutory responsibilities.
• Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional and operational leadership across estates, assets, engineering, buildings and maintenance.
• Develop and deliver strategies, plans and programmes to support corporate priorities and maximise value.
• Identify opportunities to maximise revenue and deliver best value while ensuring efficient asset management.

Skills

Senior leadership

Estates management

Public sector experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Commercial awareness

Interpersonal influence

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Professional estate/property qualification (desirable)

Tools

Financial planning tools

Job description

Folkestone & Hythe District Council is seeking a strategic Head of Estates & Assets to lead Estates, Assets, Engineering, Buildings and Maintenance. You will develop strategies, plans and programmes aligning with corporate priorities and maximizing asset value in a dynamic public sector environment.

The role requires senior-level experience in estates and asset management, with strong commercial judgement, stakeholder influence and effective communication within politically sensitive settings.