Property Management and Valuation Manager

Isle of Wight Council; Thorley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Thorley seeks an experienced property manager to oversee the valuation and management of diverse property assets. Join a supportive team dedicated to delivering high-quality estate services. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in property management and valuation, while RICS Registered Valuer status is a plus. This role offers the opportunity to manage a varied caseload in a beautiful part of the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in property management and valuation, preferably in the public sector.
• Strong professional instincts and ability to engage in high-profile environments.
• RICS Registered Valuer status is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the valuation of Council-owned property assets.
• Manage routine and strategic property management caseload.
• Contribute to high-quality estates management and consultancy.

Skills

Property management

Valuation expertise

Professional instincts

Ability to work in a high-profile environment

Job description

Overview

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.

About the team and role

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the valuation of Council-owned property assets and other valuation issues.
• Manage a varied caseload of routine and strategic property management work.
• Contribute to the delivery of a high-quality estates management, valuation and consultancy service for the Council.
• Engage with other areas of the Council as aligns with your interests and expertise.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience in property management and valuation (public sector experience is desirable).
• Strong professional instincts and ability to work in a high-profile environment.
• RICS Registered Valuer status is not required but would be advantageous.