Job Introduction
Job Title: Strategic Asset & Estates Manager - Disposals
Starting Salary: per annum £61,443 progressing to £68,775 per annum
Hours: 37 per week
Location: Based in Stevenage with hybrid working opportunities. Travel to sites and meetings across Hertfordshire will be required
Contract Type: Permanent
Directorate: Resources
About the team
As part of the Resources Directorate at Hertfordshire County Council, the Property team support all Services with their property requirements.
Within Property, the Disposals team has recently been established to help bring about more capital receipts from the sale or surplus property assets. The recruitment into this position is just part of the expansion of the team to help meet this ambition. The team also lead on the acquisition of new property to deliver council services.
About the role
You will report directly to the Head of Disposals, be responsible for the professional and strategic management of property disposals and acquisitions projects to help meet the Council’s financial goals and support service delivery. You will also be responsible for the estate management of surplus property prior to disposals, including the identification of meanwhile uses
The role will be required to provide professional property advice on land and property matters in line with RICS standards and the County Council’s protocols and governance arrangements. The role will also include close working with our elected councillors
You will manage, support and develop a growing team of experienced property professionals responsible for property disposals and acquisitions. The role will require effective oversight of the day-to-day work of this team, and regular reporting to senior management on progress. The role will also involve a degree of budget management.
You will be required to provide instruction and manage our external property consultants (and other external consultants as required). As well as be expected to liaise and work closely alongside colleagues in our Legal Services, Estates, Development and Planning, Finance, and our service teams. You will also oversee the process of gaining approvals within a political arena.
About you
Essential
- A member of a property related professional organisation such as The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or equivalent professional experience, with highly developed knowledge of the principles, theory and practice in Property.
- Extensive experience of estates management/ property, planning, legal matters and political awareness.
- Experience of leading teams with the ability to coach and develop staff.
- Experience of budget management and financial forecasting.
- Strong report writing skills.
- Confident in briefing and presenting to senior leaders and councillors.
- Good time management dealing with multiple projects/tasks
- Proficient ICT and Microsoft Office skills are required.
Desirable
- Understanding of the public sector and the challenges it faces.
- Ability to develop and lead on the delivery of solutions across a range of stakeholders.
- Ability to develop, review and implement annual plans for a specific function taking account of business and service requirements.
We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.
This job role is within the Corporate Services, level 14 job profile. Please locate this via:
Job profiles - Corporate services
To hear more about this opportunity please contact James.Barber@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.
Interview Date: 27th April 2026
How to apply
As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.
Additional information
Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Driving required
You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.
English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.