Head of Property, Assets & Major Projects (Flexible)

Fenland District Council; March; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

One Team culture

Opportunity to influence major strate

Legacy impact across the district

Job summary

Fenland District Council in March is seeking a strategic Head of Property, Assets & Major Projects to lead a diverse team across Estates, Facilities and Engineering, delivering major regeneration and growth initiatives for the district.

You will shape the Council's Asset Management Plan, provide valuation guidance on acquisitions and disposals, and work with senior leaders, developers and investors to realise long-term value.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading complex property portfolios and major projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and investment acumen.
• Outstanding negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience operating within a political or public sector environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management and development of the Council's land, property and infrastructure assets.
• Provide leadership support to section heads for the three business areas.
• Support major regeneration, infrastructure and growth projects.
• Develop and drive delivery of the Council's Asset Management Plan.
• Provide strategic valuation advice on acquisitions, disposals and estate matters.
• Oversee our industrial, commercial and retail property portfolio.
• Work closely with senior leaders, elected members, developers, investors and partner organisations.
• Help deliver the Council's commercial and investment ambitions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Property portfolio management

Major projects delivery

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Public sector experience

Education

RICS General Practice

Registered Valuer status

Civil/Infrastructure engineering qualification

Job description

Fenland District Council in March is seeking a strategic Head of Property, Assets & Major Projects to lead a diverse team across Estates, Facilities and Engineering, delivering major regeneration and growth initiatives for the district.

You will shape the Council's Asset Management Plan, provide valuation guidance on acquisitions and disposals, and work with senior leaders, developers and investors to realise long-term value.