Corporate Property Manager

Corporate Property Manager

Location: Hybrid Working
Contract: Interim
Rate: £500 a day (Inside IR35)
Start: ASAP

Location : West Wales

About the Role

We are working on behalf of a forward-thinking Local Authority to recruit an experienced Corporate Property Manager to lead the management of a diverse commercial and operational property portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior property professional to play a key role in delivering the Council's Strategic Asset Management Plan, maximising asset performance, supporting service transformation and leading a team of Property Asset Managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the Council's corporate property portfolio, including industrial estates, business parks, retail assets, markets, county farms, harbours and other operational assets.
• Deliver strategic asset management initiatives to ensure the estate is fit for purpose, financially sustainable and aligned with corporate priorities.
• Work closely with the Strategic Property Manager to implement the Council's Strategic Asset Management Plan.
• Develop strong business partnering relationships with internal departments, providing strategic property advice and challenging operational property requirements where appropriate.
• Support the Head of Property in delivering effective asset management and property strategy across the organisation.
• Oversee property valuations in accordance with CIPFA guidance.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, generate income and reduce revenue expenditure across the corporate estate.
• Lead, manage and develop a team of Property Asset Managers and Surveyors, including performance management, recruitment, training and professional development.
• Provide strategic advice to senior officers, elected members and key stakeholders on property-related matters.

About You

We're keen to speak with experienced property professionals who have:

• MRICS qualification (or equivalent significant experience).
• Extensive experience managing large and diverse commercial property portfolios within a Local Authority or public sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of corporate estate management, asset strategy and landlord & tenant matters.
• Experience delivering Strategic Asset Management Plans.
• Excellent commercial awareness with experience identifying opportunities to maximise asset performance and generate income.
• Experience overseeing property valuations and a good understanding of CIPFA valuation requirements.
• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary property teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and elected members.

If you are interested in applying, please apply now with your CV.