Service Director, Corporate Property & Assets
Location: Aylesbury
Overview
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving transformational change and delivering high-quality services? Do you excel in a fast-paced environment where you can make a tangible impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
The Service Director, Corporate Property & Assets, will be accountable for the performance of the Corporate Property & Assets service area and the delivery of high-quality strategic aims. The Services the new role will be responsible for are Facilities Management, Construction and Planned and Reactive Maintenance. This is a key position which supports the Corporate Director for Communities to deliver the desired culture and aims of the Council.
About us
Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county, and our economy is one of the strongest in the country. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and ranks as one of the top rural areas to live in the UK and yet it is incredibly well connected– only an hour from London on the train. The county has a rich history and heritage and is the birthplace of the international Paralympic movement.
Now in its third year, Buckinghamshire Council brings together the best of the previous five councils to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.
About the role
As the Service Director, Corporate Property & Assets, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, operational management, and financial control for our Corporate Property & Assets service areas. You will ensure high performance and alignment with the Council's goals, embedding a customer-focused culture, managing relationships with partners, staying updated on trends, and efficiently managing budgets and resources.
You will be an active member of the Communities senior leadership team, with collective responsibility for the managerial leadership of the function. Your role will involve driving transformational organisational change, promoting the values and behaviours of the council, and fostering excellent relationships with members, customers, and partners.
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Key Responsibilities:
· Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Corporate Property & Assets service areas.
· Ensure close collaborative working with the Service Director of Commercial Property and Regeneration.
· Ensure high performance and alignment with the Council's goals.
· Embed a customer-focused culture and act as a role model for engaging and empowering customers.
· Manage relationships with partners and create strong, positive working relationships.
· Stay abreast of new trends, legislation, and best practices to develop innovative solutions.
· Manage budgets and resources efficiently, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and income generation.
For further information on this role please see the attached job summary.
About you
We are looking for an individual with substantial experience in a similar role, preferably in a large public sector organisation, and possess a relevant degree or professional qualification. You should be able to demonstrate a proven track record of successfully developing and delivering an effective assurance and governance function, managing significant budgets, and leading transformational organisational change. Extensive knowledge of the national policy context, regulatory environment, and financial legislation is essential. Additionally, you should have the ability to manage significant budgets and deliver services within agreed resources.
Other information
For further information on this role please see the attached job summary.
Longlist Interview date: Week commencing 7th October
Final Assessment Interview date: Week commencing 14th October
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the recruiting manager, please contact: [email protected]
for arrangements.
Salary: £110,000 up to £132,000
Our values
We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.
By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:
- a fair and inclusive culture
- the chance to really make a difference to those around you
- health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
- a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
- ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
- opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.
From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.
We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.
We recognise and reward you
Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. We also offer a salary sacrifice personal car lease scheme to those who are eligible and have passed their probation period. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.
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