Head of Assets

Marks Consulting Partners are currently recruiting for a Head of Assets to work with one of our local authority clients in the West Midlands. This is a temporary position paying £600 per day, with hybrid working available. What you will be doing: Providing strategic leadership across a local authority''s property and asset management function Managing and leading a team of surveyors and property professionals, ensuring effective delivery of asset and estates services Acting as the lead adviser on all asset management matters and providing professional guidance to senior leadership and elected members Leading the development and implementation of asset strategies to maximise the value and performance of the property portfolio Overseeing estate management, property management, valuations, acquisitions and disposals, and contract management activities Driving service improvements and ensuring assets are managed in line with corporate objectives and statutory requirements Developing effective relationships with internal departments, external organisations and key stakeholders Supporting the delivery of regeneration, capital and investment projects across the authority Ensuring strong governance, compliance and performance management across the asset function What you will need: MRICS qualification is essential Significant experience within asset management and estates functions, ideally within a local authority or public sector environment Proven experience managing and ..... full job details .....