Estates Manager

Your new organisation:

Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.The London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London's Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.

Your new role:

To lead, plan, and deliver expert professional services within the Estates Management sector. This includes managing the Council's commercial properties, overseeing lease renewals, rent reviews, rent collection, and debt recovery, as well as conducting the annual statutory asset valuations.Additionally, to support the development, management, and delivery of council services, while managing staff responsible for service delivery and support within the department. Ensure the Council maximises service outcomes in a cost-effective manner.What you'll need to succeed:Extensive post-qualification experience in a comparable, complex organisation, delivering comprehensive Estates and Property Management services. Proven ability to establish holistic property management plans.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and experience of building relationships with diverse stakeholders. In-depth knowledge and experience of regulatory guidelines and statutory compliance requirements for estate management within a large public sector organisation.Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team of professionals.

What you'll need to succeed:

Extensive post-qualification experience in a comparable, complex organisation, delivering comprehensive Estates and Property Management services. Proven ability to establish holistic property management plans.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and experience of building relationships with diverse stakeholders. In-depth knowledge and experience of regulatory guidelines and statutory compliance requirements for estate management within a large public sector organisation.Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team of professionals.

What you'll get in return:

Enjoy a competitive salary and a generous local government benefits package, including the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and 28 days of annual leave, amongst other perks! Benefit from hybrid and flexible working arrangements, with the option to work 1-3 days in the office, and lots more.

What to do now:

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