Head of Estates Management

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Job description

Head of Estates Management for the London Borough of Waltham Forest!

Your new role
To lead, plan, develop and deliver an expert professional Estates Management service.
To support the development, management and delivery of Estates Management services.
Manage staff responsible for service delivery / support within the service area.
To ensure the Council maximises service outcomes in relation to cost.
To lead the delivery of high quality, cost-effective and compliant estate management services, which deliver positive outcomes for the residents and the Council.
To maximise revenue streams throughout the property portfolio, including through rent renewals and by developing revenue optimisation strategies.

What you'll need to succeed
Significant experience in a similar sized, complex public sector organisation managing an estate and commercial portfolio
Proven track record of leadership and effective management in an estate management environment
High level of commercial awareness
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the national policy context, regulatory guidelines and statutory compliance requirements relating to estates management within a large public sector organisation.
Comprehensive knowledge of landlord and tenant legislation and impacts, valuation principles, property and planning law and associated estate management principles generally.
Excellent financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrable leadership abilities, including team management, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.

What you'll get in return
Competitive Salaries!
A generous local government package, including the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), 28 days annual leave and lots more!
Hybrid and Flexible working (1/2/3 days in the office).
And more!

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

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