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Hays are working in partnership with South Gloucestershire Council who are seeking to appoint a Corporate Landlord Principal to take an influential role in the day-to-day management of the council's corporate portfolio.
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 SurveyorYour New Role
As a Corporate Landlord Principal, you will lead in a key role across the effective management of assets and provide a cost-effective professional property management service to the council, taking into account the council's policies and legislation, demonstrating best value on all property transactions and the management of lease events.You will deliver a range of services engaging directly with tenants, external agents, surveyors and lawyers across the following areas:
- Rent Reviews
- Lease Renewals and Lease Restructures
- Overseeing letting agents and external solicitors
- Managing tenants' applications to alter, assign and sublet
- Approving service charge budgets prepared by external agents
- Liaising with internal and external valuers
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
- A degree in estate management or similar / equivalent qualification.
- Experience in managing service delivery.
- An in-depth knowledge of service specific and professional issues.
- Have financial experience or training sufficient to manage budgets where required.
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 £51,802 + 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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