Our vision as a council is to create a better Brighton & Hove for all - a city to be proud of and a healthy, fair and inclusive city where everyone thrives.
It’s an exciting time to join the council. We now have:
* a majority administration with a clear mandate to improve the city
* a new Cabinet system
* a new Corporate Leadership Team
* a refreshed Council Plan
You’ll be part of a progressive organisation that values creativity, inclusivity, and excellence, and that will invest in your professional growth and development.
We offer a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to lead key services that directly support our community.
About the role
Reporting to the Director of Property and Finance, you will:
* lead our Strategic Property function
* oversee the management and development of a diverse portfolio of assets, including operational and non-operational estates, commercial properties, and education facilities
Key responsibilities
You will be:
* tasked with creating and delivering a unifying property strategy that aligns with our corporate objectives and Medium-Term Financial Strategy
* responsible for asset optimisation, disposals and innovative uses of council resources to deliver value for money, support local businesses, enhance housing solutions and drive city regeneration.
As a strategic leader, you’ll also manage significant capital and revenue budgets, ensuring funds are available to invest in the city’s future.
Beyond strategy, you’ll play a lead role in modernising and unifying the team, embedding a collaborative culture, and fostering strong relationships across the council and their partners.
Your skills and experience
We are looking for a property professional with:
* proven experience in strategic property management, estates strategy, or asset optimisation
* the ability to navigate political and stakeholder landscapes with confidence and diplomacy
* strong financial acumen, including managing substantial budgets and capital investment programmes
* a commitment to collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation in delivering outcomes
While being a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS or equivalent) may be desirable, we are equally open to candidates from diverse professional backgrounds (including housing, higher education, NHS, and the private sector) who bring transferable expertise and fresh perspectives.
Additional information
For more information and to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our retained consultants at Penna:
* Andrew Tromans on 07805 226 301
* Bruna Varante 07858 306 725
Apply for this role with Penna.
Key dates
* Closing date – noon Monday 10 March 2025
* Interviews – week commencing 31 March 2025
Dates are being finalised and may change. Prospective candidates will be kept updated through the recruitment process.
This role is politically restricted. For further information on what this means for employees in post, please click on the document attachment below.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.
We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers.
Company information
Encouraging a diverse workforce
Our city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton & Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds.
Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our fair and inclusive actions, our anti-racism strategy and how we create a fair and inclusive workplace.
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