Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Property Manager for our client a local government organisation in Bristol.

The successful post holder will Initially to clear a backlog of Statutory Housing Act "Right to Buy" residential valuations.

Substantively to support the Property Partner for Housing & Landlord Services with a weide variety of Estate Management work including 48 small commercial units, lettings, rent reviews, lease compliance, disposals, small land transactions, encroachments, title queries, etc.

This is initially a 5 month contract with the possibility to extend after that date.

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Provide professional and technical advice on property related matters to officers, stakeholders, and members of the public. To include advice on compliance with legislation, policy and best practice.
• Contribute towards the gathering of information, monitoring and reporting on data in relation to the property estate. To include the inspection, measurement and valuation of property as required.
• Negotiate legal agreements for the use of land and property by third parties on behalf of the council and to negotiate agreements where the council will be a tenant of a third party. Including negotiating rent reviews, assignments, surrenders etc.
• Arranging own diary to ensure "Right to Buy" valuations are completed within statutory and Service Agreement timescales.
• Calling tenants to make appointments to visit their home.
• Closely liaising with the organisation’s Home Ownership Team to provide market valuations for residential premises in a prescribed format to enable an offer to be made pursuant to the Right to Buy process.
• Identify and highlight any residents improvements or wants of repair that may impact upon the market valuation.

Personal Requirements:

• Experience of valuation, general estate management, a good working knowledge of the law as it relates to Property.
• Local government experience is desirable.
• Relevant professional qualifications and training.

Working Hours: 37hrs / 8 :30am - 17:00pm / Monday to Friday

Pay: £26.82 p/h

Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.