Job type
PermanentLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Property And SurveyingIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
75000-86000
Head of Acquisitions and Disposals for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Your new role
What you'll need to succeed
What you'll get in return
Competitive salaries!
A generous local government package, with a great pension and more!
Hybrid working!
A chance to make your mark on a growing team!
And more...
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
The Consultants managing this role exclusively for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea are:
The role focusses on leading property acquisitions and disposals, ensuring compliance with the Council's financial and legal frameworks.
Key responsibilities include managing valuations according to RICS standards, developing a strategic vision for the Disposals and Acquisitions function, and analysing market trends to identify opportunities.
The position also involves overseeing strategic development initiatives, managing project budgets, and fostering a high-performance culture within the team.
Additionally, it requires advising stakeholders on acquisitions, negotiating joint ventures, building relationships with external partners, and representing the Council in high-level negotiations.
Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and responding to public enquiries are also essential duties.
Key responsibilities include managing valuations according to RICS standards, developing a strategic vision for the Disposals and Acquisitions function, and analysing market trends to identify opportunities.
The position also involves overseeing strategic development initiatives, managing project budgets, and fostering a high-performance culture within the team.
Additionally, it requires advising stakeholders on acquisitions, negotiating joint ventures, building relationships with external partners, and representing the Council in high-level negotiations.
Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and responding to public enquiries are also essential duties.
What you'll need to succeed
- Full membership at the Chartered or Fellow level of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS or FRICS).
- Extensive experience in senior leadership positions within property development, acquisitions, or disposals.
- Strong background in property valuation, compliant with RICS Valuation Standards and best practices.
- Proven success in delivering high-value, complex property development projects on schedule and within budget.
- Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, emphasising long-term value creation.
- Outstanding leadership skills, capable of motivating, mentoring, and empowering a high-performing team.
- Superior communication, negotiation, presentation, and influencing skills at senior levels.
- Proven ability to cultivate strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Comprehensive knowledge of property law, development regulations, financial best practices, and risk management principles.
- Experience in a Local Authority setting, with a solid understanding of public sector priorities.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including diplomacy, effective negotiation skills, and active involvement at all levels of the process.
- The ability to analyse property market trends and identify opportunities for strategic recommendations.
- Proven track record in facilitating, negotiating, and managing joint venture partnerships to achieve optimal outcomes aligned with the organisation's strategic goals.
What you'll get in return
Competitive salaries!
A generous local government package, with a great pension and more!
Hybrid working!
A chance to make your mark on a growing team!
And more...
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
The Consultants managing this role exclusively for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea are:
Molly Spencer (molly.spencer@hays.com)
Chris Simpson (chris.simpson@hays.com)
02072598811
For more detailed information, or to view other vacancies with this organisation, please visit our dedicated recruitment website https://webmicrosites.hays.co.uk/web/rbkc
