Principal Estates Officer

Main Purpose of the Post: To assist in the delivery of a professional Estate Management and Valuation Service that manages the Authority’s property portfolio, whilst also helping the Client achieve its corporate programmes and objectives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the management of property portfolio, including commercial, industrial, recreational, agricultural land, and land awaiting development.
• Assist the Principal Estates Manager with asset valuations and provide professional advice to the client department.
• Undertake negotiations for lease agreements, licences, rent reviews, easements, and wayleaves.
• Conducted rating and insurance valuations and provided professional advice.
• Undertake acquisitions and disposals of land and buildings on behalf of the Client.
• Ensure the Authority’s acquisition and disposal targets are met.
• Manage the Client’s property portfolio to meet financial objectives.
• Support the Client’s strategic priorities and redevelopment activities.
• Attend meetings, produce reports, and give advice as required.
• Manage the Client’s markets and official Gypsy & Traveller sites.
• Comply with corporate policies and procedures, including child protection, health, safety, security, confidentiality, and data protection.
• Ensure equal opportunities for all.
• Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the Authority.
• Adopt a flexible, authority-wide approach to service provision.
• Support the role of other professionals 1.
• Participate in relevant meetings, training, and performance development.
• Undertake other duties as required, including deputising for senior managers.

Work Experience:

• Extensive experience in property management, disposal, and acquisition.
• Evidence of negotiating property deals.
• Experience in a multi-disciplined environment.
• Collaboration with external partners.
• Proficiency with standard IT packages.

Specialist Knowledge:

• Landlord and Tenant Legislation.
• Asset Valuation under R.I.C.S., C.I.P.F.A., and I.F.R.S. guidelines.
• Compulsory Purchase Legislation.

Education & Training:

• Relevant property-related degree or equivalent.
• RICS qualified.
• RICS Valuer Registration.

General Skills/Abilities:

• Effective communication at all levels.
• Proficient interpersonal skills.
• Ability to write concise, accurate, and informative reports.
• Good presentation skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Analytical, organisational, and reasoning skills.
• Ability to use initiative, work with minimum supervision, and meet deadlines.

DBS Requirement: This post is subject to a standard DBS disclosure.

Other Requirements:

• Access to suitable transport.
• Full Driving Licence.