Job Description

Job introduction

About the role

Are you a proactive Real Estate surveyor with wide-ranging experience across multiple sectors? Do you have a proven ability to confidently provide good quality technical advice in relation to complex and wide-ranging property issues, with a proven track record of managing a diverse asset portfolio? If so, we would love to hear from you.

The purpose of this role is to drive the delivery of the Property Disposals and Acquisitions function for the County Council\'s mixed property portfolio. The successful candidate will have extensive experience of managing a property portfolio and be a driving force in maximising the Council\'s income from its assets whilst limiting financial exposure.

We are looking for candidates who can;

• Undertake negotiations on property transactions, including rent reviews, lease renewals and dilapidations.
• Work with external and internal clients, providing good quality and reasoned technical property advice upon which informed decisions can be taken, representing internal clients where appropriate.
• Confidently deal with all areas of property management, including managing service charge budgets.

T apply for this position, please send a CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification.

Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in-person interview. Interviews will be taking place on the 14th-15th December. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our

The Estates team works flexibly in order to meet the needs of its clients and external stakeholders, whilst ensuring a good work/life balance. The team can work from home if they wish with an expectation that one day a week is spent at our office in County Hall, Lewes.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Rebecca Lewis. Head of Estates Management and Disposals, to request a MS teams call or phone call.

Additional information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency\'s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

Company information

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

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