This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.

To undertake commercial property management functions and transactions such as management, reviews, lettings, leases, licenses, rent reviews, acquisitions, disposals, wayleaves, easements, and valuations for the Council's owned and leased land and property portfolio. Ensure legislative compliance and professional delivery of all functions and transactions.

An exciting opportunity has become available within the Estates Service in the Place Directorate. The position is for 1 FTE (37 hours) per week.

About you

We are ideally looking for a Chartered Estates Surveyor with broad experience in managing a diverse property portfolio, including management, lettings, valuation (asset valuation), disposal, and acquisition (including CPO). Some development experience at high complexity levels with a successful track record is preferred.

You should enjoy ensuring maximum value from property portfolios and be capable of identifying opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies.

You must be an effective communicator at all levels and have a strong understanding of public sector asset management issues.

The successful candidate will have:

• Estate Management/Property Management Degree plus MRICS
• At least 5 years post-qualification experience
• Knowledge and experience relevant to the job description and specification
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Flexible approach to work
• Willingness to travel across the Borough

For more details, please view the attached Job Description and Specification.

In return, we offer:

• Enhanced annual leave: Starting with 34 days (including bank holidays), increasing to 39 days after five years
• Purchase of additional leave: Up to 10 extra days per year (pro-rata for part-time)
• Flexible working pattern: 37-hour work week with flexi-time and hybrid/remote options
• Green car scheme: Lease electric or hybrid cars with no credit checks or deposits
• Home electronics scheme: Purchase appliances and gadgets via salary sacrifice
• Enhanced pension: Career average scheme with contributions at 1/49th of pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme: Save on bikes and safety equipment
• Employee assistance: Confidential support services
• Gym membership discounts: Access to facilities at Everybody Leisure

For more information on benefits, please click here.

Join us and be part of a supportive workplace!

For more info or an informal chat, contact: Jo Jones, Property Services Manager at 01270 686127 or joanne.m.jones@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Cheshire East offers a rewarding career in a vibrant community. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Please complete all sections of the application form. Check your email regularly for updates. If you haven't heard within 4 weeks of the deadline, you may not have been shortlisted. For technical enquiries, email sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk. Quote the job reference in all correspondence.