Head of Property Services-Interim( Up to 6 months)

London Borough of Hillingdon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority is seeking an interim Head of Property Services to lead and innovate in commercial property management. This role is vital for guiding the evolution of the borough's structures, focusing on maximizing asset use and spearheading strategic initiatives like housing regeneration and sustainability projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in both public and private sectors, with a proven track record in delivering successful capital programmes and property strategies. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the community while navigating the challenges of local governance. If you are passionate about creating safer, greener, and more sustainable environments, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of land disposals, acquisitions, and lease management.
• Experience in delivering capital programmes and property development strategies.

Responsibilities

• Craft and implement asset management strategy for housing and corporate assets.
• Oversee council properties, ensuring lease compliance and negotiations.
• Engage in horizon scanning for innovative solutions and legislative changes.

Skills

Commercial Property Management

Asset Management Strategy

Legal and Regulatory Knowledge

Capital Programmes Delivery

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Head of Property Services-Interim (Up to 6 months)

We are ideally looking for a very experienced professional with experience in both the public and private sectors, ideally recent experience in another local authority or comparable organisation, for an immediate start.

About us

At Hillingdon we’re proud of our commitment to ‘Putting our residents first’, ensuring they’re at the heart of everything we do! We want to attract talented individuals who share our aspirations for the borough and can support us to deliver exceptional services for Hillingdon.

With an ambitious strategy, we pride ourselves on delivering services that improve the lives of all our residents, businesses, and partners. Embarking on a journey of continuous improvement, we’ve set an agenda to ensure the provision of safer communities, a thriving local economy, a greener more sustainable environment, whilst increasing our digital capabilities.

Working at London’s second largest borough can be tough, particularly with government reforms, budget restrictions, and political attention – but it’s enough to keep us busy and ensures no two days are the same!

What will our interim Head of Property Services do at Hillingdon?

The interim lead who joins the local authority will have a strong background in commercial property and will be crucial in guiding the evolution of the borough's structures and areas. This role includes offering both technical guidance and strategic counsel to the council. The individual in this position must set a clear direction for their team and ensure that all essential functions are met while focusing on:

1. Crafting and implementing the asset management strategy of the council to maximize the use of housing and corporate assets, which includes assessing current sites for re-purposing, redevelopment, or sale as they become available.
2. Spearheading strategic initiatives such as housing regeneration projects, the Civic centre re-purposing and development of surplus space, solar energy projects, and enhancing other corporate properties.
3. Overseeing the portfolio of council properties that are leased out, maintaining lease compliance, and handling the renewal and negotiation of new leases.
4. Conducting evaluations of corporate assets with the aim of consolidating them to minimize the carbon footprint, aiding the council's efforts toward carbon reduction.
5. Engaging in 'horizon scanning' to identify novel practices, innovative solutions, and contemporary strategies across the directorate's domains, while also staying informed about changes in legislation and industry trends.

About You:

You will need to display a comprehensive knowledge of relevant legal, statutory, and regulatory requirements relating to land disposals and acquisitions, design schemes, building programmes, and lease management.

Additionally, you will have a thorough awareness of strategic issues and challenges relating to capital programmes, estates management, and regeneration/redevelopment nationally, regionally, and locally.

The successful candidate will have a track record of successfully producing or delivering capital programmes, estates management, or property development programme strategies and policies.

Qualifications:

Ideally a relevant qualification at degree level and/or significant experience in organisational leadership and delivering successful outcomes to these types of programmes.

Evidence of continuing professional development.

Equity, Diversity and Equality Statement

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of all individuals, and we believe that our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities. We recognize the value of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups.

Join us in building a workplace where diversity is not only embraced but also celebrated, and where every individual has the opportunity to thrive and contribute meaningfully to our organization's success.

Additional Information

Due to an expected high volume of applications, we could close this role early; we therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

General Business and Strategy/Planning

Industries

Government Administration and Government Relations Services