Portfolio Managers

Swindon Borough Council; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Portfolio Manager to enhance the management of land and property assets. This pivotal role involves leading a team to optimize asset performance, drive commercial returns, and support the Council's growth ambitions. The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial acumen, problem-solving skills, and a professional background in estate management. Join a forward-thinking organization during a transformative phase, where your contributions will shape the future of the community and foster inclusive growth. Be part of a dynamic environment that values creativity and personal development.

Benefits

Flexible Work Life Balance

Ongoing Personal Development

Diverse Work Environment

Recognition of Creativity and Innovation

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in property management is essential.
• Experience in land and property asset management is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio to maximize asset contribution.
• Ensure compliance and maintenance of assets within the portfolio.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Problem Solving

Estate Management

Asset Management

Project Management

Education

Professional Qualification in Property Management

Degree in a related field

Job description

Portfolio Managers

Location: Swindon

Hours: 37

Salary: £59,075 p.a. plus benefits

Closing date: 28/04/2025

Job reference: 247

Interview date: 06/05/2025

Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery and have been shortlisted for the ‘Most Improved Council’ at the Local Government Awards (LGA).

We are at a pivotal moment in investing in our Corporate Landlord Function which will be key to the delivery of the Council’s services and the delivery of our wider ambitions to promote inward investment, deliver inclusive growth outcomes for the residents of Swindon, accelerate new housing and support the delivery of high profile regeneration projects in our town centre. View our Vision.

We are keen to develop new and innovative ways of working to maximise the efficiency and performance of our land and property assets to enable the effective delivery of our front-line services. As such we are looking for highly motivated, commercially aware and solutions focused individuals who can hit the ground running and contribute to the deliverables within the Swindon Plan. View our Swindon Plan.

Dependent on seniority of the role, you will have a professional qualification and/or a knowledge base or interest in land and property asset management, and experience related to the role. This ranges from achieving the best use of assets to support service delivery and keeping assets maintained and compliant, maximising the value of the commercial portfolio, or identifying and delivering added value through development. A good understanding of appropriate legislation for the relevant role is needed.

If you feel you can add value to Swindon Borough Council and be a part in shaping how we deliver our corporate landlord activity we are keen to hear from you.

Your next role

The portfolio manager roles play a pivotal part in ensuring we are making the most of our land and property assets to meet the needs of our residents, generate increased commercial returns and help with our growth and place shaping aspirations.

Working to the Head of Property Management you will lead and manage your portfolio and be accountable for providing appropriate professional expertise in all aspects of estate management relating to it. You will be responsible for reviewing all assets within your portfolio and identifying, delivering and monitoring the best approach to maximise their contribution towards the Council’s 3 Missions of a Fairer, Better and Greener Swindon.

You will be comfortable working in a matrix environment, be pragmatic, innovative, have a strong commercial acumen, and be adept at solving problems and proficient in seeking out and unlocking opportunities which drive revenue. To support you to deliver this work you will lead, manage, monitor, supervise and empower a portfolio team to provide a comprehensive property management service for one of Swindon Borough Council’s key asset portfolios:

• Corporate Estate
• Commercial Assets
• Land & Miscellaneous Holdings

You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer-facing role”).

Your next package

Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.

As a Swindon Borough Council employee, you will work in a diverse and exciting environment, which encourages creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.

For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, revitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.

Please see our Values page for more details.

Your next steps

Read the role profiles and view the structure. To apply please send your CV and cover letter to [e-mail] quoting the ref number 247 outlining your skills and experience.

Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements of the role profile. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion regarding the position, the organisation and the team structure, please contact Tara Forrest, to arrange this, email [e-mail].

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.