Head of Asset Management

Leeds is a city defined by character, ambition and a deep sense of identity. It brings together vibrant urban life, proud neighbourhoods, cultural landmarks and expansive rural landscapes. It is also a place that is investing confidently in its future. Leeds City Council mirrors this energy. We are an organisation with a strong track record of collaboration and a commitment to delivering for the people and communities we serve. 

About the Role 
As Head of Asset Management, you will lead a service that shapes the past, present and future of the city. This is one of the largest and most varied asset portfolios in local government, spanning more than six hundred properties and landholdings extending to 9,000 hectares. It includes everything from Leeds Town Hall, currently undergoing a major investment programme, through to leisure centres, offices, community buildings and a significant let out agricultural estate. Alongside this sits a diverse commercial portfolio of around five hundred properties, generating substantial income that supports frontline services.  

You will oversee strategic asset management within our corporate landlord model as well as transactional activity. Your remit covers land and property disposals and acquisitions, the rationalisation of the operational estate and business case investment into our retained properties, and stewardship and growth of income streams. You will be critical to supporting the growth of the city through leveraging the Council's property portfolio, working across the Council and in particular supporting the work across the City Development Directorate.  The service has delivered exceptional results over recent years, contributing nine million in revenue savings and more than thirty million in capital receipts, with a further twenty five million forecast this year and a strong pipeline in place for the future. 

This is a chance to help the council make thoughtful long term decisions about how our estate supports modern service delivery. Leeds is investing where there is clear community or business need, from new community hubs to the relocation of libraries and improvements across the estate. You will also have a key role in joint working with the health sector, neighbouring councils and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority through programmes such as One Public Estate, in addition to working with developers and investors and supporting regeneration activity and the Council's own Council Housing Growth programme.

You will lead a dedicated team of around fifty colleagues, supported by three executive managers. The service carries significant delegated authority, including decisions on leases and disposals, and maintains a strong in-house ethos, whilst commissioning in specialist external advice and support where appropriate. As we look ahead, there are opportunities to strengthen our data, plan for workforce succession and build on solid foundations to create a more integrated, forward leaning service within the Directorate 
  
About You 
We are looking for a confident and engaging leader who brings presence, good judgement and the ability to work across a large and complex organisation. What matters is your leadership style: open, collaborative, curious and able to bring people with you. 

You will be someone who thrives on relationships, working closely with elected members, senior officers, partners and professional specialists. You will feel at ease supporting transformation and making sure that decisions are grounded in sound reasoning and a clear understanding of service needs. You will enjoy being part of conversations that influences policy, investment, city growth and the way services use and value space.  

We welcome people from a wide range of backgrounds, including those from a range of property or other built environment disciplines. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to step up, supported by a strong and experienced team. What matters most is your ability to lead confidently, to see the bigger picture and to work constructively across a diverse organisation. 

If you want to be part of meaningful change, working with a team that takes pride in what it does and an organisation that looks ahead with ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you. 

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Tuesday 13th January 

To apply:
To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV (three sides of A4 maximum), along with a supporting statement (three sides of A4 maximum) detailing your experience, and achievements and addressing the key criteria for the role set out on this site and using examples to demonstrate how you meet the requirements. Documents should be uploaded via our website, please include and upload the below information in two documents only. If you experience any issues whilst applying, please contact ella.vanderhook@tile-hill.co.uk. 

Applications should include:

• Full contact details;
• Names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees (we will ask your permission before contacting referees);
• Details of your notice period
• Notification of any dates when you are not available for an interview.

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