Strategic Asset Manager

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Job Description

Location: Loxley House, Nottingham, NG2 3NG

Salary: Starting at £53,630, rising to £56,840 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) plus a 10% market supplement

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Work Type: Hybrid (flexible working arrangements available)

Closing Date: 1st October 2024

Are you ready to tackle some of the most complex and rewarding challenges in strategic property management? Nottingham City Council is seeking a Strategic Asset Manager who is not only skilled but passionate about making a tangible difference in our community. This is a career-defining opportunity to lead transformative projects that will shape the very fabric of Nottingham.

Why Nottingham City Council?

At Nottingham City Council, your work has a direct impact on the lives of thousands of people. This is a chance to fulfil your civic duty and contribute to the city of Nottingham. We provide an environment where you can push boundaries, overcome significant challenges, and grow as a leader in your field. With generous leave, a robust pension scheme, and a culture that encourages innovation and inclusivity, we ensure that your career here will be as rewarding as it is challenging.

The Role

As the Strategic Asset Manager, you will be at the forefront of revolutionising how we manage and utilise public assets. This role is not for the faint-hearted. You'll face the challenge of developing and executing the Council's Corporate Property Strategy, ensuring our assets are used to their fullest potential. You'll lead the charge in designing and implementing property change solutions, navigating complex projects, and driving the transformation of our property services into a more efficient and effective operation.

This role will test your skills in asset performance management, strategic planning and implementation, and operational asset development. You'll be responsible for critical decisions that affect the long-term prosperity of our city, balancing economic efficiency with social responsibility.

What We're Looking For

We need a candidate who thrives under pressure and is motivated by the opportunity to drive real change:

• MRICS qualification with substantial post-qualification experience.
• A proven ability to manage and optimise council owned assets, with experience in options appraisal and business case preparation.
• A solid track record in leading strategic asset management incorporating valuation and managing complex property transactions.
• Experience in leading property change solutions that have a lasting impact.
• Experience leading a team of professionals to optimist the estate.

Why This Role Will Elevate Your Career

This is a unique opportunity to take on a role with high visibility and significant influence. The challenges you'll face here will sharpen your strategic thinking and enhance your expertise in asset management and leadership. Your contributions will not only benefit Nottingham City Council but will also serve as a powerful addition to your professional portfolio, showcasing your ability to lead large-scale, impactful projects.

Make a Difference

If you're passionate about civic service and want to use your expertise to benefit the community, this role offers a rare chanc to do just that. Join us, and your work will directly contribute to improving the lives of those who live and work in Nottingham.

Ready to Take on the Challenge?
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Lucy Wesson, Senior HR Consultant - Recruitment at lucy.wesson@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Step up to a career where every decision you make counts. Apply today and be a part of something greater.

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

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About Us

Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.

In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years' service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
• Smart Working - to support your work life balance
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!

Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.

We particularly want to hear from you if you are from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic community, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community (LGBT) and if you are Disabled - these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we'd like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes.

We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in.