Disposal & Acquisition Manager- MRICS- Local Authority

Position: Disposal & Acquisition Manager- MRICS- Local Authority
DISPOSALS & ACQUISITIONS MANAGERCorporate Property :
Local Authority Hybrid working

ABOUT

THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced Disposals & Acquisitions Manager to proactively lead, direct and deliver all disposal and acquisition activity across the Council's estate, with particular responsibility for the Investment programme

The portfolio is varied and spans offices, industrial and distribution premises, a rural estate, development land and non‑property  addition, the role oversees disposals and acquisitions arising from the rationalisation of the Council's operational estate, ensuring best consideration is achieved in line with Section 123 of the Local Government Act 1972.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Strategic leadership of disposal and acquisition activity.
* Delivery of capital and revenue programmes and monitoring expenditure.
* Portfolio performance management and governance.
* Preparation of the annual
Report, Corporate Asset Management Plan and associated strategies.
* Provision of management information using asset management systems, CAD and GIS.
MAIN DUTIES
* Lead acquisition, disposal and investment strategies.
* Undertake financial and commercial appraisals.
* Lead complex negotiations where required.
* Ensure assets are fit for purpose and deliver best consideration.
* Coordinate consultants, stakeholders and legal advisers.
* Embed best practice and continuous improvement.
* Oversee budgets, resources, compliance and information governance.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Relevant Degree plus RICS
EXPERIENCE
* Senior‑level experience in disposals, acquisitions, strategic planning and construction.
* Proven commercial delivery including income generation and capital receipts.
* Delivery of capital and revenue programmes.
* Use of asset data and systems for evidence‑based decision making.
KNOWLEDGE
* Property disposals, acquisitions and strategic planning.
* Landlord and tenant law and planning legislation.
* Public sector environment and local government transformation.
Benefits
Local Authority pension scheme
Generous Annual leave
Employee benefit package
Hybrid /flexible Working

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