Head of Property Management

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Property Management to join our proactive Property Management Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full-time, Permanent basis.

As the Head of Property Management, you are responsible for ensuring the council’s corporate sites are maintained and operated to meet legal and statutory requirements, in particular, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

Your role will include the management and coordination of minor capital design, management and construction contracts, minor works contracts, planned, reactive and service contracts. As our Head of Property Management, you will also lead the safe and efficient management of the council’s offices, which includes the council’s Headquarters.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the corporate leadership of the service and organisation, to deliver the council’s outcomes for its residents, customers and clients.

Benefits:

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays

⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme

⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)

⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes

⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts

⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline

⭐ And much more

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring that the Council’s corporate sites, including the Council’s headquarters building, are maintained and operated to meet legal and statutory requirements, in particular the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• To act as the Council’s key advisor for the statutory and compliance management of the Council’s property portfolio
• Management of a team which manages and coordinates planned investment and maintenance programme on the Council's property portfolio, and also reactive and service contracts
• To oversee the effective management of the Council’s Utilities Portfolio (Electricity Gas, Water and Oil), in relation to Council-owned properties, in line with all relevant energy and environmental regulations
• To contribute to the longer-term investment plans for corporate buildings, including in the context of rationalization and consolidation of the Council’s property portfolio
• To play an active role in the senior management team of the Commercial Property Service, representing the Service in wider corporate discussions and initiatives

Candidate requirements:

• Degree-level or equivalent relevant professional qualifications or expertise
• Significant and demonstrable management experience in a property-related discipline gained with a public or large private organisation, with some experience at a senior level
• Able to operate effectively in large, complex and political organisations
• Strong project management background, either in the private or public sector
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills

Our Area:

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!

Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an informal discussion about this role, please email Sarah Morgan, Service Director - Commercial Property at sarah.morgan@wokingham.gov.uk.

Closing Date: Sunday 1^st June 2025

Interview Date: W/C Monday 9^th June 2025

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.