Head of Asset Management

The Councils Valuation and Strategic Assets team (VASA) is looking to recruit a Head of Asset Management for the Directorates portfolio on a fixed term contract to cover maternity Leave. The role provides support and expert advice to teams and departments within the Council including Children's, Adults, Housing, Libraries, Education and Parks, as well as working closely with the Council's external partners such as the NHS.

As the Council experiences unprecedented cuts to its budgets, we are increasingly seeing our assets as being critical in the delivery of services, either directly or through third parties. We look for opportunities at every angle to deliver savings or create revenue and capital opportunities from our valuable underlying asset base.

The workload is very busy and varied with everyday being different, attention to detail is key for this role with experience of all Landlord and Tenant issues. You will be confident advising internal and external clients on all aspects of leasing and general estate management work as well as being familiar with writing reports and presenting to senior management and cabinet members. You will be able to turn reports around quickly and accurately. Ideally, you will have experience at working at this level and are familiar with a political environment as well as being a seasoned line manager. Experience working on operational and Education buildings would be useful.

• Fantastic, modern working environment in the award-winning Lambeth Town Hall and Civic Centre buildings
• Competitive Salaries
• Up to 35 days annual leave, dependent upon continuous service
• 5 Minutes from London Underground and excellent transport links into the centre of London
• Hybrid/Flexible working
• Cycle to Work Scheme (including City Bike Hire scheme)
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme