Job Introduction
A good opportunity for an Asset Manager to join our dynamic Property Team.
We’re making good progress with our £40 million programme of property disposals and are seeking a qualified property professional as we continue.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing a diverse property portfolio.
This role fixed term for 12 months
This is a site-based role
Interviews will be held on 20 November
Milton Keynes City Council is a modern and friendly place to work. Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk
Main Responsibility
- Lead and manage a programme of disposals of surplus properties within the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account which is worth in excess of £40M.
- Develop and implement asset disposals strategies to optimise return and minimise losses, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met.
- Prepare a timetable of asset disposals, taking into account property risk management, cashflow forecasts, disposal methods, and all due diligence to achieve best consideration for MKCC.
- Resolve complex problems preventing disposals such as title and access issues, which may include liaising and negotiating with third party landowners, tenants, and other public and private bodies.
The Ideal Candidate
- A good understanding of the Town and Country Planning Act in so far as it relates to development potential of land and assets.
- Extensive knowledge of legal regulations governing asset disposals and sound working knowledge of asset valuation methods and market.
- Able to solve problems in relation to property disposals through innovative and creative thinking.
- Proven excellent organisation skills, with attention to detail, able to prioritise and effectively meet multiple, simultaneous deadlines.
For this role, the candidate is required to have a full UK driving licence, along with access to a vehicle. Evidence of the driving licence and vehicle insurance with business insurance will be required from the candidate should they be offered this position. Without this documentation the candidate will not be appointable.
Package Description
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
- Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme – low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.
- Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.
Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes
Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.
We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.
We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.
We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.
If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.
