Interim Head of Asset Management (Local Authority)

Park Avenue Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Avenue Recruitment is engaged with a Local Authority in Southeast England to appoint an Interim Head of Asset Management on a contract basis to 31 March 2026. You will lead a small team of property professionals and oversee key asset management activities.

Responsibilities include negotiating rent reviews and lease renewals, managing leaseholders, and supporting regeneration projects up to £1m. MRICS is desirable; Local Authority experience is essential. In-office presence two days per week.

Qualifications

• Experience with Local Authority property portfolios and lease management.
• Ability to oversee multiple property professionals including asset and facilities managers.
• Strong negotiation and strategic analysis skills for rent reviews, renewals, and regeneration projects.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate rent reviews and lease renewals.
• Manage leaseholders and leasing matters.
• Conduct options analysis on Civic Centre (currently occupied).
• Support regeneration projects up to £1m in the district.
• Support Housing Development team with ongoing house-building programme.
• Manage two out-of-borough tenants.
• Oversee a small team of Property professionals including Asset and Facilities Managers.

Skills

Local Authority experience

Lease and property management

Team leadership

Education

MRICS desirable

Job description

Park Avenue Recruitment is engaged with a Local Authority in Southeast England to appoint an Interim Head of Asset Management on a contract basis to 31 March 2026. You will lead a small team of property professionals and oversee key asset management activities.

Responsibilities include negotiating rent reviews and lease renewals, managing leaseholders, and supporting regeneration projects up to £1m. MRICS is desirable; Local Authority experience is essential. In-office presence two days per week.