Lead Officer - Assets and Property

Shape the Future of Property Services at North Lincolnshire Council At North Lincolnshire Council, we are ambitious about delivering high-quality services and investing in our communities.

Through our Assets with Purpose approach, we are ensuring that our property portfolio delivers maximum value for residents, businesses and the wider community.

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational leader to join our Property Services team as Lead Officer - Assets and Property, providing strategic leadership, professional expertise and operational excellence across the council's diverse property portfolio.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of the council's assets, contribute to major transformation programmes and help deliver our vision for stronger neighbourhoods, thriving communities and sustainable growth.

About the Role

As Lead Officer - Assets and Property, you will:

• Lead the strategic management of the council's property portfolio.

• Develop and implement the council's Asset Management Strategy.

• Provide professional leadership on all aspects of estate management, valuation, acquisition and disposal.

• Maximise the value, performance and income generation potential of council assets.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory, regulatory and governance requirements.

• Lead and develop a high-performing professional team.

• Manage budgets, resources and performance to ensure value for money.

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, partners and external organisations.

• Support the council's transformation agenda and wider corporate priorities.

• Provide expert professional advice to senior leaders, elected members and stakeholders on property matters.

What We Are Looking For Essential Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.

• Professional management qualification or significant leadership experience.

• Chartered membership of RICS or equivalent relevant professional standing.

• Evidence of continuing professional development. Essential Experience

• Significant senior management experience within property, estates or asset management.

• Experience leading and developing professional teams.

• Experience managing substantial budgets and resources.

• Experience developing and implementing asset management strategies.

• Experience of acquisitions, disposals, valuations and estate management activities.

• Experience maximising asset performance and income generation opportunities.

• Experience working collaboratively with senior stakeholders and partners.

• Strong understanding of governance, compliance, risk management and performance management.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in a forward-thinking council committed to investing in its people, places and communities.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Shape strategic property and asset management decisions.

• Influence the future use of the council's asset portfolio.

• Support regeneration, growth and transformation initiatives.

• Lead talented and dedicated teams.

• Make a tangible difference for residents, businesses and communities.

We Offer

• Competitive salary.

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

• Relocation package.

• Minimum 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.

• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.

• BHSF health and wellbeing benefits.

• Pluxee employee benefits platform.

• Cycle to Work and Tusker salary sacrifice schemes.

• Free onsite parking. • Comprehensive induction and onboarding support.

• Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities.

We are proud to create a working environment where everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect.

Please see attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Further Information For an informal discussion about the role, please contact David Boreham at David.Boreham@northlincs.gov.uk.

Candidates must be able to evidence their right to work in the UK. Please note the council does not hold a sponsor licence to sponsor people to work in the UK.

Expires - 30th October 2026

Preferred interview date - 13th November 2026

Attachments

• Job Description and Employee Specification.pdf