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Salary Wanted an Experienced Property Consultant for a transformation and Corporate Property Services for a London Borough Council.
This is a 3 month Fixed Term Assignment (potential for extension)
Location – West London
Daily rate: £600.00 - £800.00 (outside IR35)
Hybrid working
Interviews to take place as soon as possible with a view to a start soon after.
Overview
A professional and dynamic Property Consultant for a fixed-term engagement, tasked with reshaping the people structure within corporate property services for a prominent London borough council. The overarching goal is to align the organisation with contemporary demands, incorporating benchmarks, market trends, and a thorough assessment of current and future needs. this transformation will consider pivotal commitments like achieving net zero and the establishment of their new campus buildings.
Scope of responsibilities:
As Property Consultant your focus on functions such as asset management, soft facilities management, and hard facilities management, all of which fall under the purview of the director of property & planning, serving as the primary sponsor for this initiative.
Essential Skills
Demonstrable, proven experience with in Property Sector
strong analytical and critical evaluation skills
confident communication with diverse stakeholders
Asset management experience
empathy, listening, and self-awareness for navigating a complex environment
leadership experience in property services at a senior level
organisational design expertise, particularly in complex organisations (local authorities, public sector authorities)
knowledge of the local government property landscape
previous experience as a consultant or in leading fixed-term assignments
Deliverables
As Property Consultant (Specialist) you will be expected to produce a comprehensive consultation report that will serve as the blueprint for restructuring corporate property services. this report should include, but is not limited to:
pestle analysis and a summary of forces affecting property
benchmarking data with other authorities and comparable organisations
appraisal of resourcing options, comparing in-house options with agency and works contractor options
summary of requirements from the council’s new civic campus and net zero program
application of the council’s hybrid working policy to job descriptions
recommendations for ensuring equality, diversity, and inclusion across property and construction
training needs analysis and a recommended training & development plan
new job descriptions and role adverts as required
Methodology:
As Property Consultant (Specialist) you will be required to design an approach that aligns with the deliverables and pre-consultation actions outlined in the Organisational HR Restructure project plan.
Reporting:
You will be reporting to the steering group, comprised of key stakeholders, will oversee the project. this includes:
Strategic Director Economy
Director of Property & Planning
Assistant Director, Corporate Property Services
HR Business Partner
Assistant Director, corporate property services (regular point of contact for Property Consultant).
If you have the skills and experience required for this role and would like to make a difference for the community and service delivery for a London Borough. Submit your CV now for immediate review
