Group Manager (Property) needed in Knowsley, £14.31ph PAYE - Reference: RQ1473115 The post-holder will ensure that the property assets are managed efficiently, effectively and facilitate the provision of excellent services. This will involve preparing and implementing strategic advice with regard to the management and future direction of the Land and Property portfolio. In addition the post-holder will assist with the delivery of land and property development opportunities and will oversee the management of the shops portfolio. To manage the Strategic Property Team and ensure that the property assets are managed efficiently, effectively to facilitate the provision of excellent services. To determine the allocation of space within the administrative buildings in response to the changing shape and structure. To support the Client in meeting its statutory obligations associated with the annual asset valuations for the statement of accounts and the external audit process. To manage the Annual Asset Valuation programme and provide valuations for accounting which meet the requirements of the International Financial Reporting Standards. To provide valuation advice and manage the provision of valuations including for disposal, acquisition, lease and insurance purposes. To undertake property reviews to rationalise the estate and identify development opportunities. To assist with the delivery of land and property development opportunities. To oversee the implementation of the school playing fields improvement programme. To efficiently manage the shops portfolio in accordance with good estate management practice. Provide high quality professional property advice to the Client to support the decision making and property review process. Maintaining and developing comprehensive records of land and property ownership and asset management data including a statutory asset register and annual asset valuations. Management of the rating liability to ensure accurate valuations and appropriate charging. Making a positive contribution to the production and successful achievement of the Team’s business plan and performance management targets. To ensure the operational assets and shopping parades are fully compliant in accordance with the relevant building compliance, health and safety and fire safety regulations. To ensure suitable and sufficient risk assessments are carried out in the delivery of the Assets Service. Implement and act in accordance with the Information Security Acceptable Use policy and Data Protection Policy. Protect the information assets from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference. Report actual or potential security incidents. This is working full time hours on a temporary contract basis If you are interested in the role please apply on our webs it e with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katieessentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.