Property Specialist

Head of Commercial Property

Kensington

Contract

£550 per day limited rate paid via umbrella company inside IR35

Our client is looking for an experienced Head of Commercial Property.

This role requires 3 days of attendance at the office every week.

To oversee the effective day-to-day management and continuous review of the commercial property portfolio to identify opportunities, developing and implementing strategies that reduce cost, maximise returns and increase revenue, and optimise use, in accordance with the Council's policies, asset strategy, Council Plan and social investment strategy.

To act as the point of expert advice on commercial property matters, developing and implementing a long-term strategic vision for the commercial property function, aligning it with the Council's wider objectives and ensuring the portfolio remains competitive and profitable.

To spearhead the identification and implementation of innovative commercial property strategies that align with the Council's strategic objectives, overseeing the leverage of data analytics and market intelligence to inform strategic decisions and optimise portfolio performance.

To provide landlord and tenant service and other such property management advice related to the Operational Portfolio as well as the VCS (communities) portfolio.

• A Member or Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) qualification (Commercial Property Practice or equivalent).
• Significant experience in senior leadership roles within Commercial Property Practice or Real Estate Management, with an ability to advise senior colleagues and provide strategic recommendations.
• Significant experience in commercial property practice and asset management and ability to ensure Value for Money and that the organisation will maximise the use of its Investment Assets.
• Extensive knowledge of Landlord & Tenant legislation and property valuation.
• Extensive experience in commercial property management including s18 valuations for negotiating schedules of dilapidation, adhering to RICS Valuations Standards or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience in dealing with external consultants and working within a multidisciplinary project team.
• Ability to use a range of PC and mainframe IT applications as relevant to the work of the team.
• Self‑motivated, confident and to be able to work on own initiative to a high professional standard.
• Excellent communication skills, including an ability to write own reports to a high standard.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to present confidently and assertively to influence key decisions with directors and senior management.
• A demonstrable understanding of local government practices and procedures, particularly around procurement and financial regulations, and an understanding of local government law.
• Awareness of the main legal employment requirements relating to health and safety and awareness of the Equalities agenda Diversity and Inclusion rules.
• Demonstrable knowledge of best practice Investment/Commercial Property Management and up-to-date knowledge of the property market.
• Demonstrable experience in running teams, driving efficiencies, and developing, implementing and monitoring performance improvement programmes.
• Ability to work closely with directors and senior management.
• Ability to pro-actively identify clients' needs and develop appropriate solutions.

The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be shortlisted Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer.