Head of Heritage Estates, Regeneration & Development Group (R&DG)

City of London Corporation; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heritage management organization is seeking a proactive Head of Estates to oversee the repairs and maintenance of a significant Heritage Estate. This role involves managing a multi-disciplinary team, setting maintenance protocols, and securing funding for projects. Ideal candidates will have chartered professional status, experience in heritage conservation, and the ability to lead strategic asset management initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave and staff benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience leading strategic asset management and developing maintenance plans.
• Desirable conservation accreditation from a recognised body.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Heritage Estate team for asset management.
• Set strategies and maintenance protocols for heritage assets.
• Prepare and implement 20-year plans for Heritage Estate assets.

Skills

Chartered Professional status (RICS or other)

Conservation experience across a broad range of heritage asset types

Leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team

Education

Degree in a relevant heritage sector

Job description

Overview

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 Corporation has statutory protected assets within the Square Mile and across Greater London in open spaces including Epping Forest, West Ham Park, Hampstead Park and Ashtead Park. The City Surveyor’s Regeneration & Development Group is responsible for the conservation care across a heritage portfolio of over 800 assets. The City of London Corporation is seeking to appoint a proactive Head of Estates to lead the repairs and maintenance programme for a Heritage Estate containing an extensive portfolio of assets including high-reputational-risk projects such as the Lord Mayor’s State Coach and the maintenance of Scheduled Ancient Monuments.

This role covers all aspects of historic asset management including site inspections, preparation of technical reports on the heritage assets’ state and condition, with commentary on their social and historic values; and all aspects of managing projects for works of repair and maintenance to historic assets. This is an essential position within the Corporation, designed to evolve the Heritage Estates programme into a forward-thinking, proactive programme of works while developing talent and capability within the existing team.

What You\'ll Do

• Lead and develop the Heritage Estate team in the management and upkeep of the City Corporation’s Heritage assets, advising on the heritage elements of all Major Projects.
• Set and enforce the Heritage Estate Team’s strategies, policies and repair and maintenance protocols to ensure the estate is maintained to relevant standards.
• Be responsible for the regular programme of inspections, surveys, maintenance and repairs across the Heritage Estate.
• Collaborate to secure funding to undertake the programme and prioritise in the event of funding gaps in a 3-year cycle.
• Procurement and management of external expert consultants in the delivery of heritage assets in the Heritage Estate portfolio.
• Act as champion for the Heritage Estate Team and provide strategic advice and analysis to internal and external stakeholder groups.
• Ensure the preparation, review and implementation of 20-year plans for the Heritage Estate assets.

What We\'re Looking For

• Chartered Professional status (RICS or other) or conservation accreditation from a recognised body. Desirable: degree in a relevant heritage sector.
• Significant experience in leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team, preferably in a corporate-related environment with a heritage focus.
• Experience leading strategic asset management, providing advice and guidance, and developing and maintaining forward maintenance plans.
• Conservation experience across a broad range of heritage asset types (e.g., buildings, statues, monuments, artworks).

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 the oversight and conservation of a significant Heritage Estate for the City of London.

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