Property Services Manager

Service Care; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care Solutions are recruiting a Property Services Manager for an interim role with a Local Authority in Gateshead. The post requires senior expertise in valuation, acquisitions/disposals and strategic asset management, leading a team of professionals and advising on property strategy.

The role involves managing property portfolios, developing asset management strategies, and delivering professional property guidance to senior officers while ensuring compliance with health and safety and

Qualifications

• Strong property background covering valuation, acquisitions, disposals and property management.
• Experience managing non-operational property portfolios.
• Experience of strategic asset management.
• Experience leading professional/technical property teams.
• Full UK driving licence or access to suitable mobility arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of property management, valuation and real estate services.
• Provide professional advice on property acquisitions, disposals and valuations.
• Contribute to the strategic management of the Council's property assets.
• Manage non-operational property portfolio.
• Lead, manage and develop property staff.
• Support the development and implementation of asset management strategies and policies.
• Manage property-related projects from inception through to completion.
• Prepare reports and provide professional property advice to senior officers and stakeholders.
• Represent the service at internal and external meetings where required.
• Ensure statutory, legislative, health & safety and best practice requirements are met.
• Support the Service Director with the management and delivery of the wider property service.

Skills

Property management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Budget management

Valuation knowledge

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent qualification

RICS membership

Job description

Property Services Manager - Gateshead

£29.18 PAYE / £39.58 Umbrella Location: Local Authority Contract: Temporary / Interim Hours: Full-time

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Property Services Manager to join an anonymous Local Authority on an interim basis. This is a senior professional property role and would suit someone with a strong background in property management, valuation, acquisitions/disposals and strategic asset management , rather than a general Facilities Manager. The successful candidate will provide professional property advice to the Council, lead a team of professional and technical staff and contribute to the strategic management of the Council's property portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of property management, valuation and real estate services.
• Provide professional advice on property acquisitions, disposals and valuations.
• Contribute to the strategic management of the Council's property assets.
• Manage and develop the Council's non-operational property portfolio.
• Lead, manage and develop professional and technical property staff.
• Support the development and implementation of asset management strategies and policies.
• Manage property-related projects from inception through to completion.
• Manage dedicated budgets, ensuring value for money and effective use of resources.
• Prepare reports and provide professional property advice to senior officers and stakeholders.
• Represent the service at internal and external meetings where required.
• Ensure statutory, legislative, health & safety and best practice requirements are met.
• Support the Service Director with the management and delivery of the wider property service.

Requirements

• Strong professional property background covering valuation, acquisitions, disposals and property management .
• Experience managing non-operational property portfolios .
• Experience of strategic asset management .
• Previous experience leading and managing professional/technical property teams .
• Strong knowledge of relevant property, land and valuation legislation .
• Experience of project and budget management .
• Experience providing professional property advice at a senior level .
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills .
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification .
• RICS membership preferred , although candidates working towards membership may be considered .
• Full UK driving licence or access to suitable mobility arrangements .

Desirable

• Previous Local Authority experience.
• Knowledge of Local Authority valuation processes.
• Previous experience working within a Local Government property service.
• Management qualification.