SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary professional team providing Valuation and Estates services for the Council's operational and tenanted non-operational property portfolio.

2. Carry out rent reviews and lease renewals in a timely manner to comply with statutory obligations and best practice.

3. Pro-actively market properties to reduce voids and maximise income to the Council.

4. Undertake the day to day management of shopping parades and liaison with shop tenants and other lessees.

5. Provide support and assistance to the Head of Estates & Assets Management in connection with the Council's asset management programme.

6. Conduct regular inspections of buildings and land for which you are responsible and carry out risk inspections for health and safety purposes. Order any repair/maintenance work as necessary and ensure that work is carried out to acceptable standard within required time scale.

7. Deal with the disposal of surplus properties as required by the Head of Estates & Asset Management, including preparation of sales particulars and negotiation of an acceptable sales price, and instruct the Director of Corporate Services to complete transactions.

8. Acquire land or buildings on behalf of the Council, either by agreement or compulsory acquisition, as required by the Head of Estates & Asset Management.

9. Provide Managers with regular progress reports on projects, including financial and timeline updates.

10. Carry out investigations, suggest solutions and prepare reports on estate management issues for line manager or client.

11. Respond to queries from members of the public, officers and Members.

12. Support and promote the development of the Division within the corporate aims of the Council.

13. Provide to customers/clients a high level of service, noting any potential improvements that can be made.

14. Maintain continuous professional development by attending training courses as necessary, both external and corporate and by identifying needs/progress through the Council's appraisal and development programme.

15. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, as required to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Service.