The postholder will act as Sefton Council’s strategic lead for Asset Management, and will be responsible for maximising the financial, social and strategic value of the Council’s land and property assets. The postholder will lead high‑complexity commercial transactions, including disposals, acquisitions, leases, development agreements, land assembly and regeneration-enabling activity. As Sefton’s senior asset-management expert, the role drives the delivery of capital receipts, portfolio performance, estate optimisation and long-term investment strategies.

The key responsibilities include:

• Lead the planning and execution of major acquisitions and disposals, taking responsibility for the capital receipts pipeline over the coming 3-5 years and beyond.
• Management of the Council’s extensive property portfolios to maximise utilisation and income generation.
• Ensure effective budget planning and management for service budgets, and that effective controls are in place to deliver a balanced budget and address budget pressures.
• Provision of a professional property service, providing assurance, valuation and property advice; ensuring statutory requirements are met; and protecting the Council’s property interests.
• Take a lead and be responsible for developing and implementing the service plan and drive continuous improvement initiatives through leading and contributing to cross Council projects, collaborative working with partners and supporting Directorate management teams.

This role suits someone who is passionate about delivering excellent outcomes for the borough, someone who is committed to maintaining high standards, and confident  working both independently and collaboratively to support the delivery of the organisations key objectives.

The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 27^th March 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).

Provisional interview dates are Tuesday 14^th April 2026.

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

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