Head of Strategic Property
£82,179 - £93,414 per annum
We have 728 property assets with a combined value of £507 million. The portfolio includes schools, offices, depots, farms and investment properties, owned and leased, all of which directly or indirectly support the people of Leicestershire.
You will lead and support the service to deliver projects to the value of £273m. These include the delivery of the school place programme, the Investment in Leicestershire programme and the planning and delivery of major infrastructure projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and experienced property professional to enhance their career in a transformative role. Providing the drive and vision to maximise the potential of our property assets.
With an extensive background in property and strategic asset management, including in a local government setting, you’ll have excellent relationship management skills to manage a complex and challenging workload in a political environment. You’ll be able to lead, inspire, motivate and manage in a manner that commands the trust of colleagues, Councillors and partners.
To apply for this post, you must have:
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification and full membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
- Demonstrable expertise in estate and asset management within a public authority, including its role in supporting wider services
- Proven ability to deliver high-value, complex property transactions within budget and on schedule
- Awareness and understanding of political sensitivities and the challenges faced by local government
- Strong leadership skills to inspire and develop teams to achieve objectives and drive high performance in a pressured environment
- Substantial experience of developing and delivering property strategies that align with service needs and organisational goals, including budget management and control
- Understanding of property and mapping databases, with a track record of identifying and maximising opportunities for income generation and efficiency
If you would like to know more about the this role, please contact:
Lucy Littlefair, Assistant Director – People, Property and Transformation
Email: lucy.littlefair@leics.gov.uk
Closing date: 2 February 2025
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We are ambitious in our aim to realise the potential and return on our property assets – as a result we'll be investing in and strengthening our property services early in 2025.
If you're a property specialist looking for an interesting prospect and an opportunity to enhance your career we want to hear from you. Send us your CV and join us on this exciting journey. Email: lucy.littlefair@leics.gov.uk