Senior Land & Property Officer

Overview

As Senior Land & Property Officer you will lead property work across the Council’s portfolio, supporting regeneration and value for money. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver landlord/tenant activities, acquisitions, disposals, and valuations in line with policy and the RICS red book. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, mentoring junior staff and driving continuous improvement. This is a chance to shape Leeds’ property strategy in a dynamic, public-sector context.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• West Yorkshire Pension Fund
• flexible and hybrid working
• career development opportunities
• staff benefits to wellbeing
• annual leave entitlement

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Council-owned properties with landlord/tenant activities, investments, disposals and acquisitions
• Sign off valuations in accordance with council procedures and the RICS red book
• Supervise and develop junior staff within the land & property team
• Co-ordinate property transactions to deliver efficient, customer-focused services within budgets and timescales
• Provide valuation and property advice to other directorates and support cross-Council projects
• Contribute to ongoing service improvements and cross-department initiatives
• Engage effectively with residents, businesses, politicians and partners to achieve positive outcomes
• Support regeneration and development initiatives through property-led strategies
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and procurement policies
• Engage with elected members and stakeholders to deliver open and accountable governance

Key requirements

• MRICS qualified commercial surveyor (RICS accredited degree)
• Degree qualification or equivalent experience; professional RICS membership
• Experience in negotiating and delivering complex property transactions
• Strong understanding of property development, planning, and funding arrangements
• Experience in a public sector/politically sensitive environment
• Ability to lead, coach and manage staff and cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of contract procedures and financial management relating to property services
• Excellent communications with internal and external stakeholders

• emotional intelligence
• leadership and motivation
• effective communication
• RICS red book valuations
• property portfolio management
• landlord and tenant negotiations

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