Key tasks
1. To set objectives and be responsible for the effective delivery of all professional work carried out by the Property Investment Team ensuring that it is consistent with the overall aims and objectives of Property and Assets and the Council. 2. To be aware of and keep key stakeholders appraised of relevant property market and economic trends that may influence the ability to deliver the Investment Strategy objectives. Maintain an up to date knowledge of relevant property legislation and best practice and to network with other councils and professional bodies and respond to consultations related to the service area. Build and promote effective relationships with customers, stakeholders, external consultants and internal teams. 3. Identify opportunities to enhance the income and capital returns from the portfolio, undertake financial analysis, option appraisals and due diligence of identified projects and lead in the preparation and submission of business cases and subsequent delivery. 4. To specify, procure, appoint and contract manage external advisors and consultants as required to assist in the delivery of the Investment Strategy. Due to the complexity of some of the projects the consultants will be senior and highly skilled. 5. To take the lead on and have direct responsibility for key or complex lease transactions, including lease re-gears and opportunities for redevelopment, and the bringing forward of new premises, job creation and inward investment to the borough. 6. To build effective links and partnerships and be the lead officer for the management of the Malls, including procurement and contract management of all services relating to the Malls, and advising on and delivery of the retail strategy. 7. Support collaborative working and partnerships with the private, public and third sector in maximising the benefits from public sector property as appropriate. 8. To effectively respond to audit enquiry and in the formulation of management responses and delivery of agreed remediation/improvement plans. 9. To support the continued implementation, development and use of the Technology Forge Asset Management System from both Property and Assets and corporate perspectives ensuring the input of accurate data for the functional area. 10. Undertake the review of processes and procedures to ensure the delivery of activities in an effective and efficient manner for the service area. 11. To write internal approval papers including, but not limited to, those to Cabinet, Audit and Accounts Committee and the Property Investment Panel. 12. To actively engage with current and prospective tenants/occupiers to maximise retention/new business in the Borough. 13. Actively engage in the preparation of press releases and wider communications strategies.
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