Manager - Property Strategy

Stoke-on-Trent City Council; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Manager for Property Strategy to develop and implement efficient asset management plans. The role involves leading teams, conducting assessments, and engaging with various services to ensure effective use of properties. The ideal candidate will possess substantial property experience and a property-related qualification. This full-time position offers mid-senior level opportunities in the government administration sector.

Qualifications

• Property-related qualification or significant property-related experience is essential.
• Knowledge of property lifecycle from acquisition to disposal is required.
• Strong background in developing accommodation strategies and managing assets is necessary.
• Leadership skills to motivate and inspire a team are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a land and property asset management plan.
• Engage with services to create service asset management plans.
• Conduct asset assessments to determine appropriate property strategies.
• Oversee the delivery of the council’s Corporate Landlord model.
• be an advocate for innovation and change in the workplace, seek out examples of best practice and identify opportunities to deploy these where appropriate
• managing the delivery of the council’s Corporate Landlord model
• oversee all Community Asset Transfer activity
• lead, motivate and oversee the Property Strategy and Property Information teams
• support the delivery of excellent asset management across the council’s portfolio

Skills

Property-related qualification or substantial property-related experience

Comprehensive knowledge of property matters

Experience of implementing asset management plans

Ability to lead, motivate and inspire a team

Property lifecycle knowledge

Education

Property-related qualification

Job description

Manager - Property Strategy – Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Pay range: Provided by Stoke-on-Trent City Council. Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: Direct message the job poster from Stoke-on-Trent City Council.

Directorate: Housing, Regeneration and Operations

Section: Corporate Property & Assets

Location: Civic Centre

Hours: 37 hours per week

This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.

What you’ll do

• develop and implement a land and property asset management plan so that the council’s assets can be managed efficiently and effectively
• develop accommodation strategies, identifying how each property will be used
• engage with services to develop service asset management plans identifying each service area’s future plans, headcount and property needs
• undertake asset assessments and feasibility studies to establish the most appropriate property strategy for individual assets
• be an advocate for innovation and change in the workplace, seek out examples of best practice and identify opportunities to deploy these where appropriate
• managing the delivery of the council’s Corporate Landlord model
• oversee all Community Asset Transfer activity
• lead, motivate and oversee the Property Strategy and Property Information teams
• support the delivery of excellent asset management across the council’s portfolio

What we’re looking for

• have a property-related qualification and or substantial property-related experience
• comprehensive knowledge of property matters across the full property lifecycle (acquisition, development, property management, disposal)
• experience of implementing asset management plans, undertaking asset reviews and developing accommodation strategies
• can lead, motivate and inspire a team

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Strategy/Planning and Other

Industries

Government Administration