Service Manager Transactions

Jobs Service Manager Transactions

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£58,165 - £62,094 (Pay award pending)

25/10/2026

Rotherham

Full Time

You will oversee the acquisition, disposal and development transactions associated with the Council's property portfolio. Working closely with internal services and external stakeholders, you will ensure that transactions are delivered efficiently, compliantly and in support of the Council's strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a programme of acquisitions, disposals and development negotiations.
• Leading complex property transactions and development opportunities.
• Identifying opportunities to generate income and deliver value for money.
• Building strong relationships with partners, developers and investors.

We are looking for experienced and forward-thinking leaders who can demonstrate:

• Significant experience in a property, estates or asset management environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• A proven track record of delivering successful property outcomes and service improvements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness combined with a strong public service ethos.
• The ability to manage competing priorities within a complex organisation.

At Rotherham Council, our vision is to create a borough where everyone can thrive. Our Property Services team plays a critical role in achieving this by ensuring our assets support high-quality public services, regeneration and economic growth.

• A generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Excellent annual leave entitlement.
• Access to a supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• The opportunity to lead services that have a direct impact on the borough's future.

Interviews:
Week Commencing: 2 nd November

For further information or an informal chat please contact:
Tim Hartley, Head of Property -  or

These posts will have access to the Public Services Network, if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at the Basic level (unspent criminal convictions).

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.

For further information, please visit our website.

These posts are classed as 'politically restricted' under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended). The full details of the restrictions are set out in the Statutory Instrument, but broadly the restrictions prohibit candidature from public elected office; holding office in a political party; as well as involvement in political activities such as canvassing or public speaking/writing.