Service Leader

Job Description

Based at Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park, Forfar, DD8 1AN
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We are seeking an experienced and dynamic professional to take responsibility for the management, strategy and development of the Council's property estate. This is a pivotal leadership role ensuring our assets deliver maximum value, support service delivery, and meet community needs.

• Drive the development and implementation of asset management strategies aligned with Council priorities.
• Oversee the management of buildings, land, leases, and property development projects.
• Ensure statutory compliance across all properties, including fire safety, asbestos, legionella and other health and safety requirements.
• Lead financial planning for the asset portfolio, managing budgets, controlling expenditure, and identifying income opportunities.
• Provide strong leadership to asset management teams, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate asset records and ensure robust governance of property data.
• Oversee the delivery of a programme of capital projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our property portfolio and contribute to the delivery of vital services for our communities. You'll work in a collaborative environment where innovation and improvement are encouraged.

This job is workstyle 5
- Hybrid+.

You will have the opportunity to benefit from our flexible and agile working practices. This means you will work from home for part of your week and spend some time in council buildings to best suit your work, meetings and collaboration.

Please note interviews will be held Friday, 27 March 2026.

Please refer to job outline and person specification for further details and requirements for this job.

Please refer to the "applicant guidance" document when completing your application form and to the "welcome to Angus" document and our website.

We are happy to discuss flexible working during the recruitment process for this position. This means we are open to a conversation about working patterns and the flexibility that is available for this role whilst managing the workload.

We offer a guaranteed job interview to the following people who meet the essential criteria on application for a job:

Those with disabilities, recognised caring responsibilities, care experienced young people and ex‑armed forces personnel. This also applies to our own employees with caring responsibilities, young people on apprenticeships and placements who meet the essential criteria for the job.