Property Management and Valuation Manager

Property Management and Valuation ManagerContract type PermanentDepartment Property ServicesSalary Grade 14, £56,385 to £60,592 per annumLocation County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight and agile workingAre you looking for a change and to work in a supportive team across a diverse property portfolio in a beautiful part of the world?The Isle of Wight is a unique place to live and work and benefits from some of the most protected and beautiful landscapes and habitats in the UK. As well as having Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty status since 1963, the Island became UNESCO’s latest Biosphere Reserve in 2019, which further recognises the unique characteristics of our natural landscape.The Isle of Wight Council’s property estate is extensive and with a diverse portfolio, comes a varied and exciting caseload. With nearly 800 property assets in total, the 150 or so operational assets includes offices, schools, leisure centres, libraries, museums, care homes, family centres, storage units, cemeteries, heritage buildings/landmarks, parks, and beaches. The commercially let portfolio includes industrial units, industrial ground leases, restaurants, cafés, leisure businesses, beach huts, tourism concessions, offices, and a substantial industrial portfolio on the mainland.We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic property manager with keen professional instincts to help us to improve and deliver a quality estates management, valuation and consultancy service for the Council.Working in a supportive, professional, and high-profile team, you will lead on the valuation of Council-owned property assets and other valuation issues and be responsible for a varied caseload of routine and strategic property management work with the opportunity to get involved in other areas as might suit your interests and expertise.Being an RICS Registered Valuer is not a requirement for this position, but it would be a distinct advantage.Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidaysDiscounted Solent ferry travelIsland bus network discountCycle to work schemeDiscounted island sports & leisure gym membershipNational and local discounts & benefits schemesRelocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via adverts@iow.gov.uk if you would like to receive a copy.The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer. We are proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. We are also a Disability Confident employer . Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.If you have difficulty completing your online application or need further information about how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email callcentre@iow.gov.uk Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable. #J-18808-Ljbffr