Your new company
Herefordshire Council's plans and priorities are led by the overarching vision, 'delivering the best for Herefordshire in everything that we do'. This plan outlines priorities across areas such as people, place, growth, and transformation. Joining Herefordshire Council is your opportunity to contribute towards the delivery of this plan, enabling residents to reach their potential, creating safe and supported communities, and conditions for sustainable growth.

Herefordshire is blessed with beautiful rural areas, including unique market towns and villages, and a historic Cathedral City. The communities are friendly and full of innovation; there is a hub for farming, business activity, and tourism.

Your new role
As an Estates Surveyor, you will play a critical role in the management of the council's property portfolio. Working with the estates management team, you will oversee a range of landlord and tenant management matters, including lease negotiations, rent reviews, lease renewals, as well as stewardship of council assets.

• Undertake valuation assessments and appraisals of various property types.
• Negotiate in respect of property disposals.
• Undertake lease renewals and rent reviews.
• Deal with queries with respect of council land and property ownership.
• Manage community asset transfers with community groups and members.
• Manage the sale of small pockets of land.

What you'll need to succeed
Herefordshire Council welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, sectors, or locations. You may have worked in the private sector, a different public sector organisation, or be returning to the industry following time out.

With this in mind, in order to succeed in this role, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Experience of estate management, including interpretation of legal documents, maps, and plans.
• Previous experience of lease renewals and rent negotiations.
• Previous experience of property acquisitions and disposals.
• Knowledge of case law and codes of practice for property.
• Be a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

What you'll get in return
A role with Herefordshire Council is an opportunity to make a positive and lasting difference to the lives of residents and local communities across the council.

• 31 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Access to an employee reward platform providing access to a wide range of discounts.
• Discounted leisure membership.
• Enrolment to the local government pension scheme.
• Up to two days per year paid leave for involvement in community activities.
• Payment of professional fees.
• Relocation package.
• Hybrid working, involving 1-2 days in Herefordshire per week, with working from home.
• Flexi-time scheme, allowing you to be flexible with your working pattern.
• A salary, within the bracket of £39,500 - £46,000 per year.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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