Head of Property
Location: Pontypool, Wales
Salary: £70,648 - £77,029
Reference: A000666
Status:
For a relatively small organisation, Torfaen CBC punches significantly above its weight.
Located along a 12-mile valley just north of the M4, Torfaen’s 95,000 residents make us one of the most densely populated Welsh local authorities and we are recognised as innovative pioneers in a number of fundamental areas. Politically and administratively stable, we’ve earned a strong reputation within our peer group and beyond, and we’re well-placed to meet the strategic and operational challenges of the coming decade.
This new role has been created to lead a single central maintenance and management function for the Council’s property assets, comprising our offices and a small commercial estate. We have recently secured around £2.5m of funding for an improvement programme, and you’ll lead the allocation and expenditure of these resources. The role will also oversee new capital projects as required.
Reporting to the Head of Economy and Place, you’ll manage an extended team of around 30 professional and technical colleagues. An early priority will be the development of a wholly new asset management strategy, which is scheduled to go to Cabinet in April 2025. We are looking for innovative and transformational thinking that maximises the portfolio in the context of tight budgets, and you’ll be an important and influential part of this change.
Candidates will bring not only a relevant professional qualification (such as RICS), but also extensive current knowledge and experience in the three core areas of responsibility; asset management, property management (maintenance, repair, improvement) and property construction (capital projects). A project management qualification or experience of delivering large scale projects would be a definite asset. As the council’s lead expert in this area, you must have a comprehensive grasp of relevant legislation and regulation.
An outstanding track record of building and sustaining partnerships, ideally in a democratic setting, is a must, and you must be ready to roll up your sleeves when needed. Strong candidates will additionally bring evidence of working effectively in complex situations, practical commercial awareness and experience in service design, procurement of supplies and services and robust contract management.
For a confidential discussion about the role please contact:
Sean Anderson
Email: sanderson@faerfield.co.uk
Tel: 0121 312 3755
Dawn Faulkner
Email: dfaulkner@faerfield.co.uk
Tel: 0121 312 3755
Indicative timetable:
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 23 October 2024
Preliminary/Technical Interviews: Wednesday 6 November 2024
Final interview by Appointments Committee: Wednesday 20 November 2024To apply:
To apply for this job please click on the Apply button below and fill out the requested information. When prompted, please submit your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than four sides of A4 each).
With your CV, please also provide the names and contact details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be contacted if you reach the final stages, and we will not contact referees without your permission.
Your supporting statement should express why you are interested in this role and what experience you can bring to the organisation. The statement should tackle the specific requirements of the role; outlining examples and outcomes showing how you meet those requirements.
