Job Description

Application closing date
07/09/2025
Location
Halifax
Salary
PO5 - PO8, SCP 31-34, 40,476 - 43,693 per annum
Package
37 hours per week, permanent contract.
Job category/type
Council

Job description

Post Ref

: CC536



Please note: Priority may be given to internal applicants.



The Estates Management team deal with the day to day running of the property portfolio, including management of the Council's investment portfolio, acquisition and disposal of property, property valuation, minimising the Council's liability for non-domestic rates, managing any Right to Bid (Assets of Community Value nominations) across Calderdale and provision of property advice to deliver strategic and corporate projects and initiatives.



We provide a highly effective and customer focused property service to the Borough, dealing with business and operational responsibilities.



The post will provide a highly effective and customer focused property service to the Borough, balancing the requirements of the ongoing Asset Review Programme with business and operational responsibilities. It will also assist with the delivery of strategic and operational property functions that align the asset base and physical development with the Council's strategic objectives and corporate and financial goals.



The role will involve creating innovative ways to maximise the revenue from existing assets whilst assisting in developing and delivering a future strategy for the Council's property portfolio.



The successful candidate will have Degree in a relevant area, allowing for RICS registration and will have Membership of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or equivalent. Will have working knowledge of legislation, guidance and good practice surrounding managing assets, good analytical and problem solving skills, be able to demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills and able to work collaboratively and able to use IT packages.

Closing Date: Sunday 7th September 2025

Interview Date: w/c 15th September 2025

As part of our Vision ( https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/)we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.



On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.



Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.