Leasehold and Procurement Manager

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority council in London is seeking a Leasehold and Procurement Manager to support leasehold management and oversee procurement of contracts. The ideal candidate will lead a team, ensure compliance with relevant legislation, and guide leaseholders on various matters. This role offers 40 days of annual leave and flexibility in working arrangements.

Benefits

40 days annual leave

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of leasehold management and consultation legislation.
• Experience managing contract documents and committee reports.
• Familiarity with legal frameworks for procurement in local government.

Responsibilities

• Lead expert for leasehold matters, managing a small team.
• Consult with leaseholders on planned works and provide pre-sale information.
• Manage re-procurement of maintenance and service contracts.

Skills

Leasehold management experience

Public authority procurement knowledge

Team management

Problem-solving and decision making

Job description

Job Title: Leasehold and Procurement Manager

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 36

Location: - Reed House Second Floor, Frogmore Complex, Dormay Street, SW18 1EY

Objective of role

Do you have experience of leasehold management and the procurement of building maintenance and service contracts in a local authority environment?

If the answer is yes, you should use that knowledge in a supportive encouraging environment working with a small team of very experienced officers procuring these contracts and consulting leaseholders on major building works to the blocks.

About the role

You will be the lead expert for the council on all leasehold matters providing advice and guidance as needed.You will specifically manage a small team responsible for consulting with leaseholders on planned works, providing pre-sale information, lease extensions, alterations, lease variations, and sale of housing land.

You will also be responsible for managing the extension, and re-procurement of all ground’s maintenance, cleaning, and mechanical and electrical maintenance and service contracts on all council owned estates and blocks.

You will also provide advice and resolve any contract management issues which could lead to the termination of the contract.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Detailed knowledge of leasehold management, incl. consultation legislation, legal interest relating to land ownership and leasehold service charges.

Detailed knowledge of local government procurement and the legal framework for works, services, and goods in a public authority setting.

Experience of managing a team of principal and senior officers and administrative staff, drafting contract documents, committee reports and letters of a complex nature and problem solving and decision making.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing date: Sunday 24th August 2025

Shortlisting date: W/C 25th August 2025

Interview Date: TBC

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Useful Information

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.