Property Management and Valuation Manager

isleofwightjobs.com; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Isle of Wight Council seeks an experienced property manager to enhance its estate management services. In this role, you will lead the valuation of various council properties within an extensive and diverse portfolio, working in a supportive team environment. Being an RICS Registered Valuer is beneficial but not essential. Enjoy competitive benefits and the opportunity to make a positive impact in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays

Local Government pension scheme

Discounted Solent ferry travel

Island bus network discount

Cycle to work scheme

Staff parking permit scheme

Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership

National and local discounts & benefits schemes

Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available

Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland

Qualifications

• Experience in property management and valuation is essential.
• Ability to handle a diverse caseload and work in a team.
• Not mandatory, but RICS registration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the valuation and management of council-owned property assets.
• Manage a varied caseload of routine and strategic property tasks.
• Engage with a supportive team environment.

Skills

Property Management

Valuation Skills

Professional Instincts

Education

RICS Registered Valuer (advantageous)

Job description

37 hours per week

Are you looking for a change and to work in a supportive team across a diverse property portfolio in a beautiful part of the world?

The Isle of Wight is a unique place to live and work and benefits from some of the most protected and beautiful landscapes and habitats in the UK. As well as having Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty status since 1963, the Island became UNESCO’s latest Biosphere Reserve in 2019, which further recognises the unique characteristics of our natural landscape.

The Isle of Wight Council’s property estate is extensive and with a diverse portfolio, comes a varied and exciting caseload. With nearly 800 property assets in total, the 150 or so operational assets includes offices, schools, leisure centres, libraries, museums, care homes, family centres, storage units, cemeteries, heritage buildings/landmarks, parks, and beaches. The commercially let portfolio includes industrial units, industrial ground leases, restaurants, cafés, leisure businesses, beach huts, tourism concessions, offices, and a substantial industrial portfolio on the mainland.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic property manager with keen professional instincts to help us to improve and deliver a quality estates management, valuation and consultancy service for the Council.

Working in a supportive, professional, and high-profile team, you will lead on the valuation of Council-owned property assets and other valuation issues and be responsible for a varied caseload of routine and strategic property management work with the opportunity to get involved in other areas as might suit your interests and expertise.

Being an RICS Registered Valuer is not a requirement for this position, but it would be a distinct advantage.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Barry Cooke at 07970423047 or [e-mail] Andrea Jenkins at 07970423046 or [e-mail]

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island.

The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination and this is supported by theunacceptable behaviour policy,employee code of conductandour values, culture and inclusivity. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.

The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team [e-mail] you would like to receive a copy.

The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer. We are proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. We are also aDisability Confident employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

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