Reporting directly to the Deputy Director - Estate Management and Assurance, you will be responsible for providing expert technical support and advice on all aspects of property management services to ensure the Trust estate is managed efficiently and effectively.  The Postholder will have proven knowledge, qualifications and experience in managing a large and complex property portfolio and be skilled in the analysis and interpretation of highly complex information.

This is a newly created, senior management role.   Educated to degree level (or have equivalent experience in a property related discipline) you will hold Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.   You will have an in-depth knowledge and experience of negotiating and delivering complex planning and development, landlord and tenant, and other property related contracts and be able to consult effectively with Legal Advisors and other professional consultants.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for providing specialist expertise in the development of the Trust Estate Strategy and its implementation and delivery.   This will include promoting new initiatives for the effective management of technical property services and being responsible for the development and delivery of the Trust's property related strategic objectives, operational policies, and procedures.

This will include leading on a broad range of property development, transactions and asset management, including acquisition and disposal of freehold and leasehold interests, landlord and tenant matters, Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract management, service charge and other financial management.

The post holder will be required to provide assurance that the Trust is fulfilling its statutory and regulatory requirements with regards to property transactions and property occupations and adherence to landlord and tenant lease obligations and freehold title matters.

SPFT is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and from disabled candidates, as these groups are currently underrepresented.

Qualifications - Essential criteria

• Honors Degree Level or equivalent in a property related discipline (such as estate management, valuation, development, building, surveying,) plus specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate courses and experience to master's equivalent level
• Hold Chartered Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyor

Knowledge / Experience - Essential criteria

• Significant senior management experience managing large value property transactions including acquisition and disposal, asset management, landlord and tenant, planning and development.
• Knowledge of property management services with practical knowledge within the NHS or public sector
• Able to demonstrate examples of successful collaborative working at senior level with other agencies
• In depth knowledge and experience of negotiating and delivering complex planning and development, landlord and tenant, and other property related contracts and be able to consult effectively with Legal Advisors and other professional consultants.
• Detailed knowledge of Property management, staff management experience across a range of disciplines. Measurable track record involving and motivating staff to improve performance.
• Measurable track record involving and motivating staff to improve performance.
• Able to effectively manage resources with a good track record of change management, efficiency savings, systematic investment plans and financial recovery plans.
• Good Performance management skills combining clarity around expectations, direction and holding others to account.