Are you looking for a new and challenging role? One in which you will be able to utilise your expertise in Estate Management to the full? Then Woking could be the place for you. Vacancy Description Woking Borough Council has a good track record of successful property management. It now holds a large and highly valuable investment portfolio, consisting of around 250 commercial properties, including Victoria Place Shopping Centre. The management of such a large and diverse estate does not come without its challenges. We have a clear policy to ensure the effective management of those properties already within our portfolio in order to increase revenue further. In this busy and diverse role, you will be part of a small high performing professional team and external professional advisors. You will take responsibility for overseeing rent reviews and lease renewals (conducted usually externally but on occasion in house) to improve our income as well as pursuing debtors. You will assist in working with managing agents to ensure the portfolio of properties maximises our financial return. You will be expected to bring expertise to the role to enable the portfolio income to grow over the next five years through innovation and a pragmatic approach to asset management. The ability to work with the minimum of supervision in a dynamic public sector environment is essential. About you We would expect you to be MRICS qualified (or other suitable qualification) with a number of years experience in commercial estate asset management, it will also be your energy and ability to work with colleagues in a friendly supportive way that will deliver success. About us Woking is a dynamic, ambitious and fast-paced council. It is well connected by both road and rail – including the A3, M3 and M25, as well as the London Portsmouth, South Exeter and London train lines – with central London just 27 minutes away. It also benefits from adjacent town centre parking and being situated just a 3-minute walk away from the train station. Woking and the surrounding area also offer a fantastic place to live. We believe it is our culture that makes us stand out. Our team spirit and supportive approach to work means everyone truly enjoys working here. This also a high-profile role. Hence you will be assured of the opportunity to make your mark to assist in improving the Council’s overall financial position. Whilst this is a busy role, we also recognise the importance of a work life balance and offer up to 24 days flexi leave in addition to a generous leave entitlement. For further information on the responsibilities and person criteria, please see the Job Description and Person Specification documents below. We reserve the right to interview before the closing date and to remove this advert at any time. For an informal discussion please contact David Loveless, Head of Property Services, 01483 74 3554. Closing date: 31 January 2025 - 12:00 Interview date: TBC – February 2025 - Panel interview & presentation