Context

About the role
Under the general supervision of the Estates Manager to be involved in all aspects of the valuation and estates work of the council including acquisitions, disposals, management, rating and compensation matters. To provide a cost effective professional valuation and property management service to the council taking into account the council's policies and legislation and particularly the duty to demonstrate best value on all property transactions

The role holder will assist the valuation and asset management team deliver a range of services and provide advice and supervision as required to the Valuer and Assistant Valuer.

Physical Effort and Working Environment (other than in a normal office environment)
Occasional site visits

About the team
The Property & Development team manage the council's portfolio of corporate and investment assets. The team have substantial surveying expertise in all areas.  The work undertaken is very diverse and has three separate functions.  The first manages the corporate estate ensuring services have the right facilities from which to provide the service from, the second is the investment management arm who are focused on delivering revenue to support the councils' keys services and finally the innovative development and regeneration arm who focus on delivering regeneration opportunities and maximising opportunities from the existing portfolio while seeking new opportunities.

About the wider section/function
Property & Business Support Services sits within the Resource and Business Change Department. The Division is responsible for the strategic and day to day management of the corporately owned estate, which is the Council's most valuable assets, worth approximately £600m (book value). This includes health and safety and climate initiatives. It is also responsible for acquiring assets and utilising council land and property to generate an increased commercial return and using investments to support its place shaping aspirations within the council. Property & Business Support Services is also responsible for delivery of the capital programme and reporting on delivery. 

Problem solving and decision making examples
The post holder will be expected to independently prioritise and lead on a range of complex cases, developing solutions to problems encountered but, where necessary, to discuss more significant issues and proposed solutions with manager prior to implementation. All property transactions and valuation reports will need to be supported with concise and reliable information to evidence the values arrived at. Negotiations can be complex and a range of decisions will be required leading up to obtaining authority for each transaction.

Role Purpose

To lead a portfolio of projects as a specialist individual contributor. To deliver technical, enforcement and regulation services within the context of the business plan and specific project objectives. If relevant: to lead or supervise a small team

Key Responsibilities

Give technical advice and guidance, support and training to colleagues to ensure that performance objectives are achieved, team work is effective, colleagues are supported the team is technically capable and technical work is carried out satisfactorily.

If relevant: allocate and check the work of colleagues in same service areas.

Where relevant organise and control the work and budget of teams in specialist areas, to achieve Council targets and standards and to co-ordinate the contribution of expertise.

Develop innovative solutions to technical issues ensuring that appropriate solutions are proposed and successfully implemented. Consult on issues with wider implications whilst adhering to service regulations and codes of practice.

Influence and input to the preparation of plans and budgets for services, taking account of external developments and priorities. Ensure that work is completed to set time scales.

Contribute to the development of and implement and monitor policies and procedures in own specialist areas ensuring they are up to date, relevant and useful. Interpret the latest legislation, regulations and codes of practice and ensure they are applied consistently.

Provide expert advice to customers and partners on major issues in own specialist areas. Ensuring that effective customer relationships are established and maintained, advice is prompt and useful and the Council is aware of implications, risks and benefits.

Preparation and presentation of reports ensuring that they are completed on time and meet Council guidelines. Ensure a clear summary of issues and implications is produced. Represent the Council's and advocate the Council's interest.

Ensure compliance with Council policies, regulations and codes of practice. Enforce decisions and implement them.