This is a leadership position within the Corporate Property & Estates function of the council and will be responsible for leading the Asset Management function.

Client Details

Newark & Sherwood District Council is the local authority for the largest district by area in Nottinghamshire. The council is based in Newark upon Trent, the largest town in the district which also includes Southwell, Ollerton and numerous villages.

Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and passionate person to become our Business Manager - Asset Management. This role will be to lead, manage and deliver the effective performance and overall direction of the Estates/Asset Management, Facilities Management and Parking Services function of the business unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Strategic Asset Management function, overseeing corporate and commercial estates.
• Conduct strategic reviews of assets and land holdings, assessing potential for redevelopment or disposal.
• Oversee the performance of the Council's business enterprise centre, operational premises (e.g., Palace Theatre, Civil War Museum, Leisure Centres), and commercial/industrial properties.
• Manage the Council's sustainable energy procurement and decarbonisation efforts.
• Implement revenue-generating initiatives and cost-saving measures across the unit.
• Provide strategic leadership, ensuring adherence to legislation and Council policies.
• Ensure the effective management of the Council's corporate procurement processes and deliver quality services within budget constraints.

Profile

The ideal candidate for this role will meet the below criteria:

• Significant experience in a senior management role, ideally in asset management.
• Proven track record in leading teams, managing budgets and delivering performance outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of commercial property law, compliance and risk management.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and decision making skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and relevant bespoke systems.
• Highly desirable to have full membership of RICS or CIOB or similar professional body.

Job Offer

The Business Manager - Asset Management position is paid at a BMG Zone 1 Grade with a salary of between £54,573 and £58,077.A generous benefits package is available, including but not limited to:

• Generous annual leave allowance which increases with service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme - employees are able to join the Nottinghamshire Pension Fund, a secure career average defined benefit pension scheme with plenty of options to suit you.
• Hybrid working.
• Lifestyle Benefits Platform.
• A funded health cash plan
• Employee assistance program - includes financial wellbeing, legal advice and counselling support
• Family friendly policies - we have a wide range of family friendly policies to help employees balance their working lives with family responsibilities.
• £10 a month gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district.

Free employee parking. Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.