Senior Property & Development Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and review of the Strategic Asset Management Plan and associated property strategies.
• Drive the delivery of estate optimisation, rationalisation and transformation programmes.
• Identify opportunities to improve asset utilisation, service delivery, income generation and capital receipts.
• Ensure the property portfolio remains aligned to corporate priorities and changing service requirements.
• Lead strategic property reviews and develop long-term asset strategies.

Property Development & Regeneration

• Identify, evaluate and deliver development, regeneration and investment opportunities across the estate.
• Lead the preparation of business cases, options appraisals and investment strategies to support corporate decision-making.
• Support major regeneration initiatives and property-related corporate projects.
• Develop and manage partnerships with developers, investors and external agencies to maximise opportunities for growth and regeneration.

Corporate Landlord & Estate Management

• Provide strategic oversight of the corporate landlord function.
• Ensure effective management of operational, commercial and investment assets.
• Lead on complex landlord and tenant matters, lease negotiations, acquisitions, disposals and property transactions.
• Ensure property assets deliver best value and support organisational objectives.

Valuation & Governance

• Act as the lead professional adviser on valuation matters.
• Oversee the corporate asset valuation programme in accordance with RICS and CIPFA requirements.
• Ensure robust governance, compliance and audit standards are maintained across all property activities.
• Lead on property risk management and ensure statutory obligations are met.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing team of Asset Managers, Development Surveyors, Graduate Surveyors and specialist property professionals.
• Champion professional development and continuous improvement across the service.
• Support APC candidates and act as an APC Counsellor, Supervisor or Mentor where appropriate.
• Lead workforce planning, performance management and succession planning activities.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Provide expert property advice to the Corporate Leadership Team, Directors, Cabinet Members and Elected Members.
• Shape and influence corporate property policy and strategic decision-making.
• Monitor portfolio performance, financial returns, capital receipts and revenue generation against agreed targets.
• Secure external funding, investment and partnership opportunities where appropriate.
• Deputise for the Head of Property, Regeneration & Economic Development as required.

Stakeholder Management

• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders at a senior level.
• Lead negotiations involving landowners, developers, investors, occupiers and public sector partners.
• Work collaboratively with Finance, Legal, Procurement, Planning and Regeneration teams.
• Prepare and present complex reports, business cases and recommendations to Committees, Cabinet and Council.
• Act as a trusted professional adviser on strategic property, valuation and development matters.