3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

To provide day-to-day operational leadership of the Council’s non-housing property portfolio, ensuring effective estate management, income protection, and risk management. The role manages two professional surveyors and oversees all routine and reactive property management activities.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the Council’s non-housing property portfolio, ensuring assets are managed efficiently, compliantly, and in line with Council policies.
  

• Line manage Estates Surveyors, including workload allocation, performance management, appraisals, professional supervision, and quality assurance of outputs.
  

• Oversee landlord and tenant matters including rent reviews, lease renewals, re-gears, terminations, licences, assignments, and enforcement actions.
  

• Ensure effective instruction and management of external professional advisors (agents, valuers, solicitors), controlling costs and quality of advice.
  

• Act as the primary operational point of contact for tenants, internal services, and external stakeholders on estate management issues.
  

• Manage and prioritise competing workstreams, responding to urgent or high-risk property matters as they arise.
  

• Identify and manage operational risks associated with property management, escalating issues of significant financial, legal, or reputational impact.
  

• Support income protection and financial performance through timely lease management and resolution of disputes.
  

• Deputise for senior property management where required on operational matters.
  

• Direct line management responsibility for two Estates Surveyors.
  

• May oversee temporary, agency, or project-based resources as required.
  

• Comply with data protection legislation and the Council’s Information Security Policy, including supporting policies.
  

• Work flexibly regarding hours and location, including remote and home working, as required.
  

• Participate in performance development, talent reviews, and contribute to identifying personal and team development goals.
  

• Actively promote and comply with the Council’s diversity and equality policies.
  

• Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety legislation, Council policies, and locally agreed safe methods of work.
  

• Understand and act on the Council’s Section 17 responsibilities under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.
  

• Undertake other duties consistent with the role and grade as directed by senior management.
  

• Maintain relevant mandatory training in line with legislation.
  

Requirements

• Chartered Surveyor (RICS) or equivalent qualification.
  

• Degree or professional qualification in property, real estate, or related discipline (desirable).
  

• Proven experience in estate/property management, preferably with non-housing/commercial portfolios.
  

• Strong knowledge of landlord and tenant law, rent reviews, lease management, and property agreements.
  

• Experience managing and developing professional teams, including performance management.
  

• Experience managing external advisors (agents, valuers, solicitors) and controlling costs.
  

• Track record in managing operational risks and resolving complex property issues.
  

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  

• Ability to manage competing priorities and urgent operational matters effectively.
  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  

• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external partners.
  

• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements relevant to property management.
  

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
  

• Bi-Weekly Payments
  
• 37 Working Hours Per Week
  
• Hybrid Working