Head of Property Asset Management

Job Description

Head of Property Asset ManagementSalary range: £79,072 - £88,257 + 5% market supplement.Job level: Level 6 Zone 2. Hours per week: 36.Contract type: Permanent.Closing date: 14th January 2024, midnight.Interviews to be held: Week commencing 22nd January 2024.Alternative flexible working options available/open to discussion.Adecco Public Sector is proud to be working with the London Borough of Camden, as they seek to recruit a critical Head of Service role to work within their Senior Leadership Team. As part of this recruitment drive, a fantastic opportunity has arisen to jointhe London Borough of Camden as their Head of Property Asset Management. This is a defining moment to be joining Camden, during a time when they are seeking to change the culture of Housing services and improve their residents experience.The roleThe property asset management service is responsible for carrying out stock condition surveys, developing asset strategies and investment programmes, and scoping projects across all portfolios. The service also comprises the property data and systems team,central to the Golden Thread, and the contract resourcing function which leads on procurement strategy and management of the Councils frameworks. The Head of Property Asset Management leads this service and provides professional expertise in the field ofasset management.About youThis role requires you to be an exceptional Housing leader with enthusiasm about the councils ambition to deliver We Make Camden and wider corporate agendas.You will have experience of:Working as part of a senior management team to plan services and develop policy and practice.Property asset management and experience of commissioning large scale stock condition surveys and developing programmes of work. Working with large datasets and providing succinct and clear analysis to a wide range of audiences.Specific responsibilities will include:Developing and delivering an effective and efficient Property Asset Management service covering housing, schools and corporate buildings. Responsibility for regulatory data returns and maintenance of Fire, Legionella, Asbestos, Gas, Electrical and Legionella (FLAGEL) reporting.Developing asset management strategies for housing, schools and corporate buildings, including the strategy to achieve net zeroLeading our property optimisation work and the implementation of the Family Friendly Purchase Programme.Developing programmes of works in consultation with stakeholders and maintain the capital programme for the Property Management Division.Leading the property data and systems function, including the implementation of the Golden Thread for our tall residential buildings Leading the contract resourcing function, which develops procurement strategy and manages the Councils property frameworks.Developing reports for Housing Scrutiny, Cabinet and other committees on asset strategy, procurement and compliance data.Responsible for asset data reporting and maintenance of stock condition datasets across the property portfolio.Work EnvironmentWe want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our citizens are represented in leadership roles and positions of power. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects,including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heartof everything we do.The post holder will work from Council buildings or from home in line with Council policies in an agile way in a flexible and paperless work environment, prioritising their own work within the empowered and enabled team culture recognising and utilisingthe expertise of others where appropriate.Sounds like the role for youWe would love to hear from you and have the opportunity to talk to you at greater length about the role. Please apply online today.Asking for AdjustmentsCamden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you wouldlike us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us directly.