Head of Corporate Property & Assets

Directorate: Housing, Regeneration and Operations

Section: Corporate Property

Location: Civic Centre

Grade: SM5

Salary: £80,872 - £84,703 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that's where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council's diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

Further information on why work for us

The successful candidate will be responsible in leading the council's corporate property and asset's function, with responsibility for the planning and delivery of a comprehensive corporate property and asset management service across the council's operational, non-operational and commercial investment portfolios. To lead, motivate and inspire the Corporate Property & Assets team to deliver high levels of service and support. To provide a clear and robust focus on driving value, improving service standards, achieving efficiencies, realising savings, and identifying income and capital receipt opportunities across the council's property portfolio. To support the council's strategic priorities of improving community wellbeing and community wealth-building.

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all of the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.

• Provide leadership and overall management to the Corporate Property and Assets function, setting priorities and ensuring effective use of budgets and resources
• Lead the Estates Property Strategy and Property Information teams, ensuring high-quality professional property service, including recruitment, training and development
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, identifying and delivering transformation initiatives to enhance service planning and delivery
• Lead the development, implementation and regular review of the councils Asset Management Strategy and action plan
• Act as the Council's Corporate Landlord across the operational estate ensuring that land and property assets are aligned to service needs
• Oversee property strategies that maximise the use of the council's assets, reduce occupancy costs and release surplus properties for repurposing or disposal

• Have a property related qualification such as RICS or substantial property related experience
• Extensive experience of asset, property and transaction management
• Experience of landlord and tenant matters, valuations, property acquisition and disposal within a private or public sector setting
• A strategic manager with a track record of achieving sustainable improvements whilst translating strategic objectives into operational plans

• A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
• Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes

Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here

For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager Tony McGovern,

• Right to Work in the UK
• Proof of address
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational Health Clearance
• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
• DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)

Please note that an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation who applies for this vacancy will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.