Do you have effective communication skills, a passion for the property industry and providing a quality service?
If so, the Driving & Vehicle Standards Agency have the role for you!
This position is responsible for leading the Corporate Estate Management Team that sits within the wider estate team. You will report to the Head of Estates and manage a team of property surveyors and support team. We are looking for an experienced professional who can lead the programme of strategic asset management for the portfolio, ensuring the estates meets property legislation and statute and is managed effectively to maximise occupation, best practice, value for money and financial efficiency.
The role provides a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work on varied property types across Great Britain. You will support the team in all property related matters including disposals, acquisitions and landlord tenant matters and contract management of agents acting on DVSA’s behalf.
The successful candidate will need to travel to estates locations at various points when required.
Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:
- Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
- 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday.
- Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
Read more in the Benefits section below!
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The Head of Corporate Estate Management has leadership responsibility for the delivery of the DVSA’s strategic asset management ensuring the estate meets property legislation and statute and is managed effectively to maximise occupation, best practice, value for money and financial efficiency. The post holder is required to provide the professional leadership, support, advice and guidance expected of an experienced property leader whilst supporting the delivery of DVSA’s Estates Strategy as well as government and DVSA led initiatives.
This role is responsible for the strategic management of accommodation across circa 400 properties located throughout England, Scotland and Wales to meet the business needs and aspirations of the Agency. The post holder will provide expert property advice and lead on property related projects as well as work closely across the wider estate teams.
Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:
Providing expert advice, support and challenge to DVSA Directors, managers and budget holders and to other parts of the business on commercial surveying matters.Leading the completion and writing of Business Cases.Attending and presenting to the Estates Delivery Board and Investment Committee.Ensuring excellent relationships with stakeholders regarding Estates issues, including liaising with Cabinet Office, the Department for Transport and other agencies in respect of property issues.Ensure effective liaison with relevant stakeholders including DVSA front line services as well as other estate teams.Manage capital and revenue budgets for rents, service charges, business rates, consultancy budgets and whole life lease costs.Provide advice on valuation reports, acquisition proposals, dilapidations and disposal reports. Determine an appropriate strategy following their review.Leading the Estates Team’s contribution to DVSA’s key targets and business goals.Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public.
For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.