Head of Service Assets

Brackenberry; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Wrexham is looking for an experienced interim Head of Service for Assets Digital and Performance on a 3-month contract, likely to extend. This role involves leading the management of strategic assets and ensuring high-quality service delivery. Candidates should hold relevant qualifications in Estate Surveying and have extensive experience in asset management, preferably within the public sector. Immediate availability is a must.

Qualifications

• Significant management qualification or experience required.
• Extensive experience in Asset Management, preferably in public sector.
• Ability to manage large budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Strategic Assets Facilities Management and Design Services.
• Develop and deliver the Councils Asset Management Strategy.
• Oversee compliance, maintenance, and value for money in Facilities Management.
• Manage large revenue and capital budgets.
• Represent the Council at various forums.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Asset Management

Risk management

Financial control

Health & safety compliance

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification in Estates Surveying or related field

Professional membership of RICS (MRICS) or equivalent

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Wrexham to assist with the appointment of a Head of Service Assets on a 3 -month contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay : 35.87- 46.20 per hour

Summary :

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking an experienced interim Head of Service for Assets Digital and Performance to lead the Strategic Assets Facilities Management and Design Services functions within the Housing Department. The postholder will play a key role as part of the Housing Department Management Team (DMT) providing strategic leadership driving innovation and ensuring high‑quality service delivery across multiple functions.

Responsibilities :

• Provide strategic leadership and direction across Strategic Assets Facilities Management and Design Services.
• Lead on the development and delivery of the Councils Asset Management Strategy and service delivery plans.
• Oversee Facilities Management for the Councils non‑housing estate ensuring compliance maintenance and value for money.
• Manage large revenue and capital budgets (c. 6m revenue 2530m capital).
• Ensure effective performance management financial control contract management and risk management.
• Represent the Council at local regional and national forums and deputise for the Chief Officer when required.

Essentials :

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Estates Surveying Asset Management or a related field.
• Professional membership of RICS (MRICS) or equivalent.
• Management qualification or significant equivalent management experience.
• Extensive experience in Asset Management preferably within the public sector.
• Experience of risk management health & safety compliance and statutory obligations.

Please note :

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer : Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important : We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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