Why join us
We believe in putting our people first – we work hard every day to make sure everyone can achieve a healthy and enjoyable work-life-balance. That is why we have a very flexible hours system.
We are seen as being customer focused, approachable and business-like. We are honest and open and are renowned for providing high quality cost-effective service.
Are you a chartered surveyor looking for a new challenge?
Our in-house Strategic Property team is instrumental in providing property advice and support to all departments across South Oxfordshire District Council and Vale of White Horse District Council. As we are expanding our team, we are looking to recruit a Chartered Surveyor to join our friendly team, to help support the future growth and direction of this busy service.
You will be a highly skilled and motivated property professional able to deal with both commercial, community/voluntary organisations and residential in relation to landlord and tenant matters, property acquisitions and general property management.
You will need experience of handling complex commercial property work, up to date knowledge of property law and be a member of the of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Experience of working in a local authority would be an advantage.
In return you will receive a generous holiday allowance of 25 days, plus time off between Christmas and New Year, professional membership fees paid, career average pension and support for your health and wellbeing.
In addition, you will benefit from truly flexible working, known as annualised hours - you will have a yearly total of hours to work, rather than a weekly figure, which will allow greater flexibility to manage your workload and balance work and home responsibilities - surplus hours can be booked as time off.
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Essential criteria for the role
- a relevant degree and Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
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a Grade 6 role will also require a minimum of 3 years’ experience post MRICS qualification demonstrating a good awareness of estate management, landlord and tenant work and all property related matters
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a full driving licence and access to a car insured for business purposes
Key responsibilities for the role
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To conduct good estate management of the councils’ tenanted property portfolio
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To undertake day to day management of both councils’ non-tenanted property holdings
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To provide professional expertise, advice and bespoke solutions to colleagues, service teams and others on property management and various other property related matters
- To assist on strategic property projects on behalf of both councils
- To deal with ad hoc customer queries
A full list of the duties this role provides, as well as the benefits we offer, can be found within the job description.
Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and are unable to support visa applications. To be considered for this role, you must already have the legal right to work in the UK. If you are unsure about your eligibility, please refer to the UK Government’s guidance before applying.
Thank you for taking the time to read our advert, we look forward to receiving your application.