Interim Assistant Director of Property
London Borough
London (Hybrid)
Starfish Search are supporting a London Borough to appoint an Interim Assistant Director of Property.
Key responsibilities
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Lead the Council’s strategic property and asset management service.
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Develop and deliver an asset management strategy aligned with the Council’s corporate priorities.
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Review the Council’s land and property portfolio, identifying opportunities for rationalisation, investment, disposal and regeneration.
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Drive the transition to a corporate landlord model and improve the management of the Council’s estate.
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Maximise commercial income and identify opportunities for cost reduction, while balancing wider community benefits.
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Work with senior leaders, elected Members and external partners to support regeneration, housing growth and financial sustainability.
About you
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Significant senior-level experience in strategic property and asset management.
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Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience developing viable business cases.
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Experience leading complex property programmes, asset reviews or regeneration projects.
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Confident working with senior stakeholders, elected Members and external partners.
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Proven leadership, programme management and service improvement skills.
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Local government and corporate landlord experience would be highly desirable. Membership of a relevant professional body, such as RICS, is also desirable.
To apply, please send a copy of your CV to emily.hughes@starfishsearch.com.