Main Purpose of the Post: To assist in the delivery of a professional Estate Management and Valuation Service that manages the Authority's property portfolio, whilst also helping the Client achieve its corporate programmes and objectives.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the management of property portfolio, including commercial, industrial, recreational, agricultural land, and land awaiting development.
- Assist the Principal Estates Manager with asset valuations and provide professional advice to the client department.
- Undertake negotiations for lease agreements, licences, rent reviews, easements, and wayleaves.
- Conducted rating and insurance valuations and provided professional advice.
- Undertake acquisitions and disposals of land and buildings on behalf of the Client.
- Ensure the Authority's acquisition and disposal targets are met.
- Manage the Client's property portfolio to meet financial objectives.
- Support the Client's strategic priorities and redevelopment activities.
- Attend meetings, produce reports, and give advice as required.
- Manage the Client's markets and official Gypsy & Traveller sites.
- Comply with corporate policies and procedures, including child protection, health, safety, security, confidentiality, and data protection.
- Ensure equal opportunities for all.
- Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the Authority.
- Adopt a flexible, authority-wide approach to service provision.
- Support the role of other professionals 1.
- Participate in relevant meetings, training, and performance development.
- Undertake other duties as required, including deputising for senior managers.
Work Experience:
- Extensive experience in property management, disposal, and acquisition.
- Evidence of negotiating property deals.
- Experience in a multi-disciplined environment.
- Collaboration with external partners.
- Proficiency with standard IT packages.
Specialist Knowledge:
- Landlord and Tenant Legislation.
- Asset Valuation under R.I.C.S., C.I.P.F.A., and I.F.R.S. guidelines.
- Compulsory Purchase Legislation.
Education & Training:
- Relevant property-related degree or equivalent.
- RICS qualified.
- RICS Valuer Registration.
General Skills/Abilities:
- Effective communication at all levels.
- Proficient interpersonal skills.
- Ability to write concise, accurate, and informative reports.
- Good presentation skills.
- Good IT skills.
- Analytical, organisational, and reasoning skills.
- Ability to use initiative, work with minimum supervision, and meet deadlines.
DBS Requirement: This post is subject to a standard DBS disclosure.
Other Requirements:
- Access to suitable transport.
- Full Driving Licence.