About the job

Job summary

Introduction  

The Property and Asset Strategy team lead the strategic development of an integrated property and asset management approach for the estate, managing the lifecycle of the buildings, day-to-day corporate property management and providing advice to the Project Delivery and Maintenance groups.  

Job description

The Head of Property Portfolio is the leading source of expertise on corporate real estate and commercial property for the House of Commons and House of Lords, including Parliament’s major building refurbishment programmes such as the Palace of Westminster Restoration and Renewal. The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic and day to day asset management of the estate and developing and maintaining key related property strategies.   

You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, often at a senior level and within high-value programme teams, on complex and sensitive property matters. You will also be accountable for the upkeep of relevant property data on the Integrated Workspace Management System (IWMS) and will work closely with the teams and colleagues across both Houses.   

The role includes leading a team of general practice surveyors and property specialists, providing a wide scope of property advice and management. 

Person specification

Essential qualifications, knowledge, skills, experience and behaviours     

Relevant degree and Chartered Member of RICS or equivalent, with significant relevant post-qualification industry experience.     

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:   

• In-depth knowledge of estates and strategic property asset management with the capability to be the sole source of expertise, providing guidance on a range of property matters.  

• Knowledge of budget management and financial accounts in relation to property assets.   
• The ability to summarise complex or sensitive written technical information in in a way that is understandable, meaningful and acceptable to the receiver.   
• The ability to identify, build and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders promoting a culture of diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities.   

• Influences the behaviours of political and other senior stakeholders to achieve objectives without damaging relationships. 

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £68,900, House of Commons contributes £18,603 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

Next Steps and Additional Information

CV & Supporting Statement – If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and Covering letter with a 750-word limit. 

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description. 

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.