Senior Estates Surveyor

Senior Estate Surveyor  x2posts

PO7: Starting salary £58,197pa rising in yearly increments to £61,347pa incl. LW

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. 

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. 

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team:

The Valuation and Strategic Assets (VASA) team is part of the wider Climate and Inclusive Growth directorate.  The team is focussed on the strategic utilisation of land and assets. The council’s assets and properties are also critical to service delivery across health, children’s services, leisure, libraries and schools.

VASA is a diverse team of multi-disciplinary professionals, providing support and expert advice across the Council, as well as working closely with the Council’s external partners such as the NHS. The team drives revenue generation in the commercial investment portfolio as well as enabling social value to be delivered from community assets, and ensuring assets are safe and properly utilised. 

About the Role:

The role will ideally suit an individual who thrives on variety. You will be involved in all aspects of Landlord and Tenant work, leasing and general estates management, as well as disposals, including development agreements. Working across a range of stakeholders both internal services, the voluntary community sector, as well as business tenants, you will be a self-starter and able to identify and communicate opportunities to drive value and ensure that assets are properly utilised.

Ideally you will be MRICS qualified, but it is not essential provided you can demonstrate extensive experience and technical expertise in commercial and/or corporate estates management. Report writing skills and presenting to senior management and cabinet members will be key, together with an understanding of the Local Authority environment. You will be experienced in all aspects of Landlord and Tenant work and have solid understanding of H&S legislation. Being a Registered Valuer may also be beneficial.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job Description & Person specification

Closing Date: Thursday 12th September 2024 at 11:59pm

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If you're interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. 

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.

If you have any questions regarding the role please contact Jon Barclay on jbarclay1@lambeth.gov.uk.