Property Strategy Manager - South Gloucestershire Council

Hays are working in partnership with South Gloucestershire Council who are seeking to appoint a Property Strategy Manager to take an influential role in developing and leading a strategic vision for property.About South Gloucestershire Council

This is your opportunity to join a flexible, impactful and inclusive organisation. South Gloucestershire Council is a place where people with a social conscience can enjoy a great work-life balance with like-minded colleagues. Grounded in hundreds of conversations with local people, the 2028 council plan outlines how the council will play a part in creating a fairer, and greener future for Gloucestershire.

"I love working for South Gloucestershire Council and it's a great place to work at any stage in your career, offering lots of opportunity and flexibility - I enjoy being part of a team that works towards creating a better community for our area" - Tristan, Senior Quantity Surveyor

Your New Role

As a Property Strategy Manager, you will be pivotal in developing and leading a strategic vision to formulate plans and policies which ensure the property division is fit for the future and maximising opportunities. You will work closely with the Service Director to produce a range of strategies and planning service delivery, outcomes or improvement across the division.

You will have no direct reports in this role but will lead teams ensuring the best value from the property portfolio of £784m.

• Acquiring assets and utilising council land and property, you will generate an increased commercial return, using investments to support place shaping aspirations.
• Deliver the councils ongoing estates strategy and lead on the continuous review.
• Review existing processes and procedures, improving on current working practices to ensure value for money, ensuring effective and efficient working.
• Lead of strategic site development, working with strategic partners both within the council and externally.

You will join a property & development team responsible for managing corporate and investment assets. You will provide a high level of technical expertise within this team, playing a key role in ensuring that the service is well organised and delivered effectively.

What You Need to Succeed

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience. You will also need a professional accreditation, RICS, Institute of Asset management, OR, the equivalent knowledge, skills and proven experience.
• Knowledge in commercial property asset management, development, or place making activities.
• Experience manging projects and outcomes and developing and maintaining complex partnerships.

This role is open to individuals from a wide range of sectors - therefore whether you have worked within the public sector previously, or are currently working in the commercial world, do not hesitate in applying!What You Will Get in Return

There are so many reasons why working for a flexible and inclusive employer, such as South Gloucestershire Council, could make a real-life difference to your work and life.

• Financial security - a salary of £58,517 + pending annual increase which is guaranteed to reach you.
• Funding and budget in place for future development and property portfolio enhancement.
• The ability to support projects from beginning to end! - You will not be short of variety in this role.
• Initial 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, which will rise to 30 days after 5 years' service.
• Ability to purchase additional days of annual leave.
• Flexi-time model, allowing for flexible working practices.
• Hybrid working, allowing for working from home for most of your role (one day per week in the office).
• Avon pension fund access - offering contribution of 19.5% from South Gloucestershire Council.
• Access to a Money Matters savings scheme with tax break.

This role is open to either full-time or part-time options.What You Need to Do Next

We understand that making a career move can be a big decision, with complexity and moving parts! - Therefore, please don't hesitate to make contact if you'd like an informal or exploratory call in the first instance - to schedule contact

If you are interested in being considered, click 'Apply Now'!

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