- Do you want to make a difference and add real value in your community?
- Do you want a role that is challenging, varied and rewarding?
- Do you want to work for a people centred values based organisation with true commitment to work / life balance?
If the answer is ‘Yes’ then we are recruiting!
We're looking to recruit several roles within our Team (listed below), covering Estates Management, Strategic Asset Management and support services, but first read below why Salford City Council is a great place to work:
About us
Salford is a high performing council with change at the heart of its approach. We have ambitious plans to transform Salford into a modern global city where we can all make a real difference to the lives of Salford people. As a people centred and values-based organisation, Salford really is a great place to work. With a positive permission culture and can-do approach, we embrace innovation and encourage performance.
You will be part of the council’s Strategic Asset Management Team which has recently been through a service redesign to make the service fit for purpose and ready to take on the exciting and ambitious challenges the council are committing to delivering. As part of the redesign these new positions have been created to enhance the existing team in order to provide a full range of professional services in relation to property and strategic asset management.
The managed estate draws in an impressive £25m per annum rent roll with an asset value in excess of £600m. We hold over 1,000 non-operational and investment assets, 100 educational assets, 300 community assets and 170 operational assets. As you can see with the variety of the portfolio no day will be the same!
Salford City Council have ambitious regeneration plans with key partners and the Strategic Asset Management Team has a key role to play in terms of stakeholder and property management.
The council are also at a crucial stage in terms of developing their Strategic Asset Management Plan ensuring that we leverage our assets, provide robust integrated public services, working closely with Greater Manchester Combined Authority and a wide range of other public sector services to best support change within the city and the needs of its residents.
Structure of the team
The team will be built up of four primary functions namely Property Management, Asset Management, Property Information and Support Services. It is important that you are a team player and have the ability and initiative to work alone. We are looking for people with enthusiasm and drive to meet targets and be part of council-wide initiatives that makes Salford such an exciting and interesting place to work. We also need a team that wants to continually improve and develop, to be the best they can.
We are looking for a range of talent given the breadth of roles we have on offer as we build the new team! If you’re hardworking, passionate, love making a difference, enjoy giving back to the community and want to be part of a team where you can learn, grow and develop then we want to hear from you!
Structure chart explained for Strategic Asset Management, Property and Estates
The service is overseen by the Head of Strategic Asset Management. The vacant posts are newly formed positions following a redesign of the service. Reporting directly to the Head of Strategic Asset Management will be the two Senior Manager positions. One will be responsible for the Property Management and Property Information Team whilst the other post will be responsible for the newly formed Strategic Asset Management team.
Reporting to the Senior Manager Asset Management will be the Senior Strategic Surveyor. These posts will be responsible for developing and overseeing the Strategic Asset Management Plan corporately. This is an exciting time to be a key player in developing this strategy and rolling it out across the City.
Reporting to the Senior Manager Property Management and Information will be two Senior Property Surveyors who will have direct responsibility for three Property Surveyors. The work within these teams will be day to day property management of the corporate estate including rent reviews, lease renewals, landlord consent together with taking responsibility for a designated region within the City feeding into and working closely with the Strategic Asset Management Team to ensure that best value is achieved within the corporate portfolio. Assisting with this vital work will be the two assistant surveying roles.
Sitting alongside and being the driving force between our key customers and technical support will be our Finance and Admin Manager who will be responsible for managing and triaging enquiries and developing processes to ensure that the service runs efficiently and effectively. Reporting to the Finance and Admin Manager will be the Administration Officer who will provide key administrative support to the team.
About the roles
There are a number of opportunities available within our team; you can find out more role-specific information about them and apply online here:
- Senior Manager – Strategic Asset Management
- Senior Strategic Surveyor
- Senior Manager – Property Management and Information
- Senior Property Surveyor
- Property Surveyor
- Assistant Property Surveyor
The council would consider development opportunities for the right candidate or candidates as we are out to spot talent through our shortlisting and interview processes.
To find out more or for an informal chat about the roles, please contact Jo Ivison – Head of Strategic Asset Management joanne.ivison@salford.gov.uk
Our generous benefits
You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged and you will have the opportunity to work and grow in a values based organisation where people are at the heart of everything we do.
As an employee, you can expect the following from us:
- LGPS Employee contributory pension with employer contribution
- Holiday allowance up to 34 days
- Paid sick leave
- Values based organisation with friendly working environment
- Leave plus (purchase of additional leave)
- Family-related or emergency leave
We promote a positive permission culture, empowering you to make a difference. Your opinions matter to us and you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things through our Salford 100 employee group and our employee led redesign approach.
Your work-life balance and wellbeing are important to us and we have a range of employee benefits to suit your needs including:
- Flexible working (role dependent)
- Hybrid working (role dependent)
- Wellbeing support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Paid volunteering days
- Access to exclusive savings, discounts and benefits
Learn, grow and develop as a leader
At Salford we’re committed to supporting our leaders to grow and from day one we’ll support you to succeed as a Salford leader through ongoing learning and development. This will include some core #LeadingSalford development and an immediate opportunity to gain a relevant leadership qualification.
Pension arrangements
Salford Council offer the Local Government Pension Scheme and also for candidates currently on the NHS Pension, we will continue to pay into the NHS Pension under the Public Health Transfers from the NHS to Local Authorities (provisions 2013).