This role offers

• £47,754 (plus recruitment allowance of £3,000).
• 33 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A role within a small, supportive team

• The post can be considered on whole or part time basis. (Salary and annual leave will pro-rata accordingly)

The Council has a portfolio of a range of properties which deliver services for the people of Somerset and include leisure centres, depots, offices and commercial estates and you’ll be a key part of the team managing the estate.  You will undertake statutory, accounting and commercial valuations as applicable; provides professional real estate advice to senior managers and client departments. You will also help out with professional matters on other parts of the Estate as required.

Travel to sites across Somerset will be required, with hybrid office and home working as standard.   

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But this role requires:

• MRICS or AssocRICS qualification.
• Experience of managing wide ranging caseloads, including supervision of more junior staff
• Experience of advising stakeholders and clients on complex/specialist issues relating to role
• Comprehensive knowledge of statutory regulations relating to service area and related functions
• Previous experience in a Local Government/Public Sector role would be desirable.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

The salary for this role is Grade 8, £50,754 per annum (remuneration package includes a £3,000 recruitment allowance per annum)

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Charlie Field, Head of Estates & Development  Charlie.Field@somerset.gov.uk

Please note that we will require references from two former employers.

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

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