Property Partner

Property Partner

Salary: £51,356 per annum

Contract:

Full Time, Permanent
Working Pattern:
Hybrid - office attendance required as needed (typically no more than 2 days per week, with some weeks requiring no office presence)

The Local Authority's Corporate Landlord Service is responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of land and buildings that support the delivery of vital public services.

As one of our Property Partners, you will act as the strategic link between the Property Service and the operational services that occupy our buildings. You will work closely with stakeholders to develop Service Asset Management Plans, understand changing service requirements and implement property solutions that improve efficiency, reduce costs and support future service delivery.

You will provide expert advice across all aspects of property asset management while leading projects that optimise the operational estate and deliver long-term value.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with service areas to understand their current and future property requirements.
• Developing and implementing Service Asset Management Plans that align property strategy with organisational objectives.
• Leading reviews of operational assets to identify opportunities for rationalisation, cost reduction and improved utilisation.
• Providing professional advice on all aspects of property asset management and occupation.
• Delivering a range of property transactions and projects, including freehold and leasehold disposals, acquisitions, estate rationalisation initiatives and development advice.
• Negotiating and completing legal property agreements and transactions.
• Working collaboratively with internal and external partners to identify innovative solutions and shared opportunities.
• Leading service‑specific property reviews and contributing to wider strategic estate initiatives.
• Line managing and supporting one or more Property Managers, fostering a high‑performing and collaborative team.

• A relevant property qualification and significant experience in proactive estate management within a large or complex organisation.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to provide clear, professional advice across a wide range of service areas.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience developing innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• The ability to understand service needs and translate strategic objectives into practical property outcomes.
• Experience managing acquisitions, disposals, leases and wider property transactions.
• A collaborative approach to relationship building while constructively challenging existing asset use to drive improvement.
• Knowledge of the wider property market and an understanding of opportunities arising from partnership working with other public sector organisations.
• Experience leading teams or supervising professional staff.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of a significant public sector estate while enjoying a flexible and supportive working environment.

• Salary of £51,356 per annum.
• A permanent, full‑time position with flexible hybrid working.
• Office attendance only when required – typically no more than two days per week, with some weeks requiring no office presence.
• The opportunity to lead strategic property projects that directly improve public services and maximise the value of the operational estate.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development.
• An excellent benefits package, including flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

If you’re an experienced property professional looking to combine strategic thinking with practical delivery and make a lasting impact on the management of public assets, we’d love to hear from you.