Team Leader - Estates - ANG06366

Angus Council; Forfar; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Angus Council is looking for an experienced property professional to lead our Estates Team within the Assets Service. This senior role offers hybrid working and the chance to shape a diverse property portfolio, delivering public services and strategic objectives.

You'll provide professional leadership, drive value from the estate, and influence major investment decisions in collaboration with senior colleagues and external partners.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an estates or property management team.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross‑functional partners.
• Ability to drive professional development and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Estates Team within the Assets Service.
• Provide professional leadership and driving innovative solutions for the Council's estate.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues and external partners to influence investment decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Property management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Based at Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park, Forfar

This job is workstyle 5 - Hybrid+.

You will have the opportunity to benefit from our flexible and agile working practices. This means you will work from home for part of your week and spend some time in council buildings to best suit your work, meetings and collaboration.

Angus Council are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic property professional to lead our Estates Team within the Assets Service. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in the management of a diverse property portfolio that supports the delivery of vital public services and contributes to the Council's strategic objectives.

As Team Leader, you will provide professional leadership to the team, driving innovative solutions, delivering value from the Council's estate and helping shape future investment decisions. You'll work closely with senior colleagues and external partners, influencing key decisions that benefit our communities.

We are seeking a motivated leader with strong professional expertise, excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering results. You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative service with a strong focus on professional development, flexible working and continuous improvement.

The post offers a competitive salary and includes the benefits of working for a public sector organisation, including Flexitime, hybrid working and entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

This is a rewarding opportunity to apply your expertise, develop your leadership career and contribute to the future of Angus.

For further information, or to arrange an informal chat, please contact Euan McCallum, Service Leader - Assets: [e-mail]

Please note interviews will be held week commencing 26 October 2026.

Requirements

Please refer to job outline and person specification for further details and requirements for this job.

About Angus Council

Why Join Angus Council?

At Angus Council, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. In return for your skills, experience and commitment, we offer:

• A competitive salary and attractive terms and conditions.
• Flexible working through Flexitime and hybrid working opportunities.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A supportive, collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact on the future of the Council's property assets and local communities.

We are committed to supporting flexible ways of working, and the necessary equipment will be provided to enable effective home working.

Please refer to the "applicant guidance" document when completing your application form and to the "welcome to Angus" document and our website https://www.angus.gov.uk/jobs_and_training/working_for_angus_council for more information about working for Angus Council.

The Individual

You will bring relevant estates or property management experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for delivering high-quality services. We are looking for someone who meets the requirements set out in the Job Outline and Person Spec with a positive and proactive approach, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively to achieve successful outcomes.

We are happy to discuss flexible working during the recruitment process for this position. This means we are open to a conversation about working patterns and the flexibility that is available for this role whilst managing the workload.

We offer a guaranteed job interview to the following people who meet the essential criteria on application for a job:

Those with disabilities, recognised caring responsibilities, care experienced young people and ex-armed forces personnel. This also applies to our own employees with caring responsibilities, young people on apprenticeships and placements who meet the essential criteria for the job.