Asset Manager
Band 10
37 hrs / week, Permanent
Salary: £ 55,000 per annum including London Weighting plus up to £10,00 Market supplement dependent on skills and experience
About Watford Borough Council
Watford is an urban borough in South West Hertfordshire; The borough has excellent transport links with mainline rail connections to London. Watford is the centre of a sub region serving around 500,000 people living within a 20 minute travelling time catchment. As part of the London commuter belt Watford is strongly influenced by London which brings the benefits of a buoyant economy.
At a glance
• £1.4bn local investment happening – mix of public and private funding
• 5 major development and regeneration projects happening
• 3500 registered businesses
• Higher than average working age population
• Skilled workforce
• Affordable local housing market
• Home to many major international head offices
The Role:-
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an RICS qualified Asset Manager with significant experience to assist the Council in this key role, being responsible for maximising income from its property investment portfolio and ensuring the effective management of the Council’s varied operational and valued community estate.
As the lead Asset Manager, you will take responsibility for working with the Council’s appointed Investment & Asset Managers responsible for the asset management of a varied office, retail and industrial portfolio within and outside the Borough comprising multi let, FRI and ground lease assets.
In addition, the role will be responsible for providing expertise and support to the Regeneration team and its developments within the Major Projects programme whilst leading an Estates team with responsibility for the effective management of the Council’s operational and community estate.
What we are looking for:-
• A team player, with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills for effective collaboration and
delivery of strategic objectives.
• MRICS qualified.
• Track record of success and extensive experience in asset management
• Financially numerate, with strong proven understanding of valuation techniques, cashflow
modelling, and data analysis.
Closing Date: 6th March 2023
For an informal discussion please contact Peter Hall on 01923 278037
A basic Disclosure check or DBS enhanced check (as applicable) will be carried out for this post.
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