Head of Estates (MRICS)

We are looking for a talented and experienced RICS qualified property professional, to lead the Council's Estates and Property Review Service. Ideally the successful candidate will have a background working within the public sector, with a demonstrable understanding of the challenges faced by local government.

The Council's Head of Estate & Property Review is the head of profession for all asset management, estates management and valuation services in the Council.

This role requires a motivated and enthusiastic individual, to lead and develop the Council's estates management team, which includes the Council's managed office portfolio: Connect Derby, with purpose and drive.

In addition to leading the Estates & Property Review Service, this individual will play a key role in the Council's ambitious programme of major regeneration projects and housing development in the city, working within multi-disciplinary teams and providing strategic property advice across a wide range of projects and initiatives.

Asset rationalisation is a key programme in the Council's change and transformation work; the Head of Estate & Property Review will play a pivotal role in delivery of this Programme, ensuring colleagues and partners can deliver their services effectively from fit for purpose accommodation, whilst generating revenue savings, raising capital receipts and reducing carbon emissions.

If you are looking for a role which will allow you to use your professional skills in the delivery of exciting projects whilst leading and developing a team which is at the centre of delivering many of the Council's key priorities, then this opportunity may be the perfect next step in your career.

This role sits within the Corporate Governance, Property and Procurement Directorate. As a Directorate, we are committed to supporting delivery of the Council Plan, whilst at the same time maintaining the highest standards of governance. The Directorate comprises Legal, Insurance & Information Governance, Procurement, Democracy & Elections, Property & Consultancy Services and Estates & Property Review and you would be joining a supportive network of Heads of Service both within the Directorate and across the wider Council.

You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you'll also receive:

• Flexible work/life balance scheme


• Hybrid working


• Modern office environment


• Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations


• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays


• Local Government Pension Scheme


• Team Derby Rewards - retail and leisure discounts


• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme


• Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training


• Employee Assistance Programmes & Support


• Access to our Equality Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network


• Support for colleagues who are carers