Property Assets Manager – 6 Month Contract

Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of the Council's diverse property assets, including operational, commercial, industrial, and educational properties.
  
  


• Develop and implement strategic asset management programs.
  
  


• Manage annual rolling condition survey programs across the estate.
  
  


• Supervise the delivery of the annual £750k schools condition program.
  
  


• Provide strategic guidance on school estate planning, accommodation development, and capital projects.
  
  


• Lead property matters related to academy conversions and school land transfers.
  
  


• Negotiate funding agreements with schools, academy trusts, and external stakeholders.
  
  


• Prepare reports and recommendations for senior leaders, Cabinet Members, and elected officials.
  
  


• Lead asset transfer projects and property transactions.
  
  


• Negotiate property acquisitions, disposals, leases, lease renewals, and funding agreements.
  
  


• Represent the Council in major property and land negotiations.
  
  


• Conduct asset valuations and portfolio reviews.
  
  


• Manage community value asset processes and statutory requirements.
  
  


• Ensure compliance with property legislation, procurement regulations, governance requirements, financial regulations, and health & safety standards.
  
  

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead and manage property-related programs and projects.
  
  


• Matrix manage internal officers, consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders.
  
  


• Support strategic planning and service improvement initiatives.
  
  


• Collaborate closely with Education, Finance, Legal, Planning, Procurement, and Construction teams.
  
  


• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with schools, academy trusts, developers, government bodies, community organizations, and strategic partners.
  
  

Essential

• Degree-level qualification or significant equivalent experience in property and asset management.
  
  


• Extensive experience in:
  
  
  
  • Property Asset Management
    
    
  
  
  • Estates Management
    
    
  
  
  • Strategic Property Projects
    
    
  
  
  • Capital Programme Delivery
    
    
  
  


• Experience managing operational, commercial, or educational property portfolios.
  
  


• Strong understanding of:
  
  
  
  • Property Law
    
    
  
  
  • Asset Management
    
    
  
  
  • Lease Management
    
    
  
  
  • Land Transactions
    
    
  
  
  • Public Sector Governance
    
    
  
  


• Proven track record in delivering complex property projects and programs.
  
  


• Experience working with schools, academies, or educational estates.
  
  


• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
  
  


• Strong financial management and budgeting experience.
  
  


• Ability to prepare high-level reports and business cases.
  
  


• Strong program and project management skills.
  
  


• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in local government property management.
  
  


• PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent project management experience.
  
  


• Knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • Academies Act
    
    
  
  
  • School Playing Fields legislation
    
    
  
  
  • Education estate management
    
    
  
  


• Experience managing major capital programs.
  
  


• Experience working with developers, governing bodies, and academy trusts.
  
  

What's on Offer?

• £325 per day (Umbrella)
  
  


• 6 Month Contract
  
  


• Location: Swindon
  
  


• Opportunity to manage a high-profile property portfolio valued at approximately £1 billion.
  
  


• Exposure to significant capital, education, regeneration, and asset management projects.
  
  


• Senior-level role with strategic influence across the Council.
  
  


• Potential for contract extension.