Job Description
Your New Organisation:
Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.
We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.
London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.
Your new role
Lead, plan, develop, and deliver expert professional services within the Asset Management Service.
Support the development, management, and delivery of council services.
Oversee staff responsible for service delivery and support within the service area.
Ensure the Council maximises service outcomes in terms of cost efficiency.
The Senior Surveyor manages assets within the Council’s property portfolio used by the borough’s voluntary and community sector.
This role includes developing a comprehensive strategy to maximise the use and value of the Council’s assets in alignment with corporate and political priorities.
The post holder will need to cultivate positive working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including members, local landowners, and community groups.
What you'll need to succeed
Ideally extensive experience in a similarly complex public sector organisation within an asset management role.
Ideally, experience of working in the charity/ not-for-profit sector.
Proficient in the property lifecycle, strategic asset management, financial analysis, and risk management.
Capable of developing strategies, policies, and procedures that align with service and corporate priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and manage key stakeholders effectively.
Proactive and organized in managing tasks and priorities, with the ability to work well under pressure. Able to work independently to achieve organisational objectives.
Membership in a relevant professional body or association (e.g., Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) is advantageous.
What you'll get in return
Enjoy competitive salaries and a generous local government benefits package, including the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and 28 days of annual leave, among other perks!
Benefit from hybrid and flexible working arrangements, with the option to work 1-3 days in the office. And much more!
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on the details below:
📧 molly.spencer@hays.com
📞02072598811