Senior Property and Development Manager

Job description

Pembrokeshire County Council's Property, Economic Development and Regeneration and team is entering an exciting period of growth and transformation, and we are looking for talented and ambitious people to join us.

As we continue to invest in our services, projects and people, we are creating a number of new roles across the team. This investment reflects the importance of the work we do in supporting communities, driving economic growth, delivering regeneration projects, and managing the Council's diverse property portfolio.

We are at the forefront of shaping Pembrokeshire's future. From managing and developing key assets and infrastructure to delivering regeneration initiatives and supporting economic development opportunities, our work has a direct and lasting impact on residents, businesses and visitors across the county.

To help us meet our ambitions, we are strengthening our team with new positions that will provide additional expertise, capacity and opportunities for innovation. These roles will contribute to a wide range of exciting projects, supporting the delivery of the Council's strategic priorities and helping to create sustainable, thriving communities.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking service at a time of significant investment and development. Whether you are an experienced professional seeking a new challenge or looking to take the next step in your career, you will find opportunities to grow, develop and make a meaningful difference.

Working for Pembrokeshire County Council offers the chance to be part of a supportive and collaborative team, with access to professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

The investment we are making in our Property, Regeneration and Economic Development team demonstrates our commitment to the future of Pembrokeshire and the communities we serve. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who share our ambition and want to play a key role in delivering positive change across the county.

If you are ready to be part of an exciting future and help shape the places, spaces and opportunities that matter most to Pembrokeshire, we encourage you to explore our current vacancies and apply today.

Senior Property & Development Manager

GRADE & SALARY: Grade 12 (£55,552 to £57,733)

CONTRACT: This is 37 hours a week permanent contract

LOCATION: Pembrokeshire

Job Description

We are seeking an ambitious and experienced Senior Property & Development Manager to lead the strategic management, development and optimisation of the Council's property portfolio.

You will provide leadership across asset management, corporate landlord services, estate optimisation, property strategy, asset valuation governance and development opportunities. Acting as a senior professional adviser, you will ensure the Council's property portfolio delivers value, supports regeneration and service objectives, and meets statutory and professional standards.

If you have strong strategic, commercial and leadership skills, with a proven ability to maximise asset performance, drive change and develop high-performing teams we would love to hear from you.

A driving license and access to a motor vehicle are necessary requirements for all positions.

For further information on this and for any other queries relating to the position, please contact: Catrin Mathias @ [email protected]

Employee Benefits

Our employee benefits are designed to help invest in your future and are in addition to living and working in Pembrokeshire, one of the most beautiful and desirable counties in the UK. For further details, please refer to the Employee Benefits leaflet attached.

The Visit Pembrokeshire website https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/ is an excellent source of information, and showcases the wide variety of activities, amenities and adventures that await you.

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

Employment Checks

Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.

Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Guidance Note: Use of AI and Accuracy of Information:

• We understand that applicants may choose to use tools such as generative AI to support the preparation of their application. While the use of such tools is permitted, it remains the applicant's full responsibility to ensure that all information submitted is factually accurate, truthful, and representative of their own skills, experiences and qualifications.
• Providing information that is false, misleading, or exaggerated, regardless of whether it was generated by AI or not, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process or dismissal if discovered after appointment.
• By submitting this application, you confirm that all content provided is accurate and submitted in good faith.

The Supported Employment Programme is a group of local authority based enterprises that employs over 75 people with a disability or work limiting health condition, please visit the link below for further information: Pembrokeshire Supported Employment Programme - Pembrokeshire County Council

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing [email protected] .
• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing [email protected] .
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2025.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.