Full time Property Officer OCC606170 – Oxfordshire County Council
Job Description
Job details
Benefits
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Paid volunteer time
Full Job Description
Job details
Salary range: £37,261 – £40,478 per annum
Work location: County Hall, Oxford
Hours per week: 37 – we are open to discussions about flexible working
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Friday 27th January 2023
Interview date: Wednesday 1st February 2023
About us
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Property Management Team at Oxfordshire County Council working as a Property Officer. You will be joining a dynamic and supportive team of property professionals with a passion to deliver excellent service to our customers.
About the role
As a Property Officer, your role will involve professional activities associated with Landlord & Tenant management of the Council’s property assets to:
- Ensure revenue is maximised through the negotiation and implementation of lease renewals, lease restructures, rent reviews etc.
- Provide appropriate information for the maintenance of proper estate records.
- Prepare reports and briefing papers in relation to project work and instructions to legal.
- Provide professional advice to colleagues and others on property related matters.
- Work as part of a team to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and liaise with internal and external council stakeholders.
About you
You’ll be qualified/newly qualified as MRICS standard with previous experience in a similar role, ideally with local authority experience. You’ll have good professional knowledge over a range of properties and be able to provide clear information and advice on property matters to colleagues and the public.
You’ll be proficient in Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel etc.), have great communication skills to deliver reports, as well as the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects to a deadline.
Driving will be required as part of the role so you will need to have a valid UK driving licence.
Rewards and benefits
It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county – we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.
We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 32 days, as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.
Would you like to know more?
Please click here to view the Job Description and Selection Criteria
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mavis Morgan, Operational Manager – Property Management, [email protected]
Application Procedure
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Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff.
Our commitment to safeguarding
Our Organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Guaranteed interviews
As a Disability Confident employer we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
We are open to discussions about flexible working.
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Location : Oxford
Closing Date : Friday 27th January 2023
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