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Capita are seeking a Senior Professional, Development Surveyor with Public Sector Experience who can help with delivery of Strategic Asset Management for it's clients.

Job title:

Head of Strategic Asset Management

Job Description:

We are currently looking to recruit a Head of Strategic Asset Management to support the Director of Estates in ensuring the first class delivery of property consultancy in support of the Partnership and to deliver property support to the development and Regeneration projects in the Borough and to external clients.

 The successful candidate will have development surveyor experience in land  assembly, appropriation, statutory consents, disposal and acquisitions, along with other related work. A background in Public Sector would be advantage.

The appointed candidate will be responsible for client relationship management and managing a small team that is tasked to deliver its clients programmes.

The candidate will be required to seek and secure new business, whilst maintaining its existing clients and growing its pipeline of work.

What you will be doing:

• contributing property support to the Regeneration and Development projects in the Borough including Land assembly, identifying and seeking any necessary consents, appropriation, sec 123 advertising, negotiation and completion of best value and less than best transactions, commissioning of independent valuations, liaison with various partners to deliver the objectives of the various projects

• negotiating and completing nil value and Market value transfers of Housing and General Fund Land to the council’s housing provider and advise on the most cost effective and appropriate route for delivery. The post requires a depth of legal understanding of the legislation to enable creative solutions to be identified

• completing the annual asset valuation for the major council development projects in the Borough

• managing the buildings within the development areas to maximise income, reduce costs and deliver Vacant possession on time to avoid any delays in the wider project

• ensuring short life buildings are kept in a secure condition to avoid unlawful occupation and costs

• advising and providing support in relation to any Compulsory Purchase Orders that may be required and to provide valuation advice on compensation or acquisition by agreement prior to CPO where required

• supporting the development and implementation of clear policy frameworks and procedures under the section’s management by reference to best practice in both the public and private sectors

• providing valuation advice and complete development appraisals as required

• To advise on and  oversee the various processes required to secure vacant possession of both commercial and residential units ensuring that relevant notices and consultations are completed.

• overseeing the delivery and timelines of projects prior to commencement on site where the council or our client are delivering the development in house, to ensure all agreements, approvals and consents are in place

• assisting in the ongoing review of the Strategic Asset Management Plan and to use professional knowledge and experience to identify innovative proposals for asset management and use of the Council’s assets in support of corporate initiatives

What we’re looking for:

• member or Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).

• extensive Public Sector development and Regeneration experience and knowledge and proven competency across a range of valuation and property management practices

•  minimum 10 years post qualification experience across the area of responsibility with extensive demonstrable experience in the relevant discipline.

• experience of building and maintaining positive working relationships both within the organisation and with external bodies

•  must have good working knowledge of IT systems, including MS Office, dedicated Asset Management programs, databases and valuation software packages

•  experience of handling a large and varied caseload for a wide variety of clients

•  extensive experience of writing reports which are clear and accessible to a variety of audiences

•  analytical skills including the ability to identify trends and developments from data and information and the ability to find solutions to problems

•  experience of managing external providers of professional services

•  detailed understanding of relevant legislation and the RICS Appraisal and Valuation Manual

About Local Government Services

At Government Services, we’re transforming the way governments and local councils serve the public. We’re using technology, innovation and domain knowledge to improve services and deliver savings. Our teams are answering 30,000 emergency service calls every day and our Ultra Low Emissions Zone is helping Londoners breath cleaner air. Join us and discover better as you keep the country running smoothly.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive basic Salary

• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You’ll be joining a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. If you have any questions you’d like to ask before applying, you can contact Charlotte Barnett @ charlotte.barnett@capita.co.uk

All interviews, assessments and background checks will continue to take place online, to completely remove the need for face-to-face contact. All Capita colleagues who can work from home should do so; and where it is not possible for colleagues to work remotely, we have taken important steps to protect those working from Capita’s offices. Social distancing, enhanced hygiene and safety measures are already in place at all Capita locations that are open to protect our colleagues and manage the risk of COVID-19. The welfare of our people is of paramount importance to us, and we’re doing everything we can to keep our colleagues and customers safe during this time.

We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.