Head of Estates
Role Responsibility
Kent County Council have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Management role leading the Estates team which is part of Property Operations based in Maidstone.
KCC is one of the largest counties in the Country with a diverse property portfolio, in excess of 600 properties, providing services for around 1.5 million residents.
The role holder will lead on the management of the operational estates service to effectively manage the estate administration of Kent County Council’s property portfolio and properties that it occupies to deliver the Council’s services. This includes being responsible for the day-to-day interface, delivery and commissioning of services on all estates management activities relating to property management and that the relevant transactions are undertaken professionally, expediently in line with legislative and statutory requirements.
Working collaboratively with the other Property teams and particularly with the Facilities Management and Strategy teams to ensure a one property approach is adopted. In addition, the jobholder will need to quickly establish good working relationships with other groups within the Infrastructure Directorate and with key internal and external stakeholders.
As part of the interview process for this role you will be required to complete additional testing. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a psychometric assessment as part of the recruitment process.
Contact Details
Samantha King
email: Samantha.King2@Kent.gov.uk
Tel: 03000 419767
About the Company
KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds and faiths, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.
Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.