Vale of Glamorgan Council
Asset Management Officer
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Are you ready to make a real impact on the places and spaces that matter most to our communities?
We are an ambitious, innovative and forward-thinking new Corporate Landlord Service, bringing together expertise in Consultancy, Estates, Facilities Management, Cleaning, Security, Compliance and Energy Management to deliver outstanding Corporate Landlord services across the Council. At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to create sustainable, effective and inspiring environments that enable services to thrive and communities to prosper.
Our team plays a pivotal role in shaping the Council's future. From delivering major capital projects and transformational property programmes to driving strategic asset management, no two days are the same. We lead on the acquisition, disposal, leasing, valuation and management of a diverse property portfolio, ensuring our assets provide maximum value, support frontline services and contribute to the Council's long-term ambitions.
Working at the forefront of property and regeneration, you will help deliver significant investment projects, manage the Corporate Landlord property portfolio and provide leadership to the Estates Team. You'll have the opportunity to influence decision-making, drive innovation and help unlock opportunities that make a lasting difference for residents, businesses and communities.
Join a team that is passionate about excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement. Together, we are helping to deliver the Vale 2030 Vision, creating a greener, smarter and more sustainable future for the Vale of Glamorgan.
If you're looking for a role where your expertise can shape places, improve lives and leave a lasting legacy, we'd love to hear from you.
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About The Role
Pay Details: Grade 8, SCP 26-30, £38,510 to £42,123
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: Mon to Fri, 37 Hours per week, 52 weeks per year
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Main Place of Work: Civic Offices, Barry
Description:
- Administration and Management of the Council’s Asset Management Plan to include collecting, collating, updating and distributing of all survey data (e.g. condition, DAA, suitability, sufficiency, space utilization etc) via the Council’s Asset Management software package.
- The post holder will be responsible for assisting the Estates Manager in updating and delivering the Councils Corporate Asset Management Plan and meeting the Council’s objectives relating to Asset Management Planning generally but specifically delivering the AMP Action Plan and targets.
- Collation of information and preparation of written reports
- Assist in the prioritisation process for the Council’s Capital building and Asset renewal programmes.
- Assist with the general Estates Team workload if required i.e. assisting with day-to-day enquiries, assisting with Landlord & Tenant issues etc.
- To liaise with the Councils Facilities Manager to ensure delivery of Asset Management in Corporate Landlord Service Buildings efficiently.
- To ensure that all Asset Management based Performance data is held accurately and supplied as and when required.
- To ensure that the Councils asset information is current and populated as fully as possible on Welsh Government public sector asset database.
- To attend any meetings involving the Councils partner organisations in relation to Asset Management e.g. PSB meetings
- Ensure compliance with the Council’s Financial Regulations, Standing Orders, Policies and Procedures
- To implement the principles of the Council’s Equal Opportunity Policy whilst carrying out the above duties
- To adhere to Health and Safety legislation / relevant Council policies and procedures and to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be adversely affected by your acts / omissions.
- To implement the principles of the Council's Environment Policy while carrying out the above duties.
- To report without delay any safeguarding concerns to the appropriate safeguarding officer.
- Such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade and in accordance with the general character of the job as may reasonably be required by the Chief Officer from time to time.
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About You
You will need:
- Proven Experience in developing and delivering Asset Management plans and strategies for a wide range of assets
- Experience in
- Proven Experience in using Asset Management databases
- Experience of obtaining and collating data from Service Asset Management Plans
- Knowledge of relevant legislation relating to property / office accommodation.
- Knowledge of best practice in the Asset Management field
- Knowledge of Sufficiency and Suitability Service Asset Management Planning
- Knowledge of data led Asset decisions
- Strong commercial acumen to manage Assets and ensure the Councils property assets are held for the correct purposes
- Excellent verbal and written skills for reporting, with the ability to create detailed options appraisals and recommendations to Senior Leaders
- Ability to manage a varied and full workload and work effectively under pressure
- Ability to work effectively across all departments of the Council with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- IT literate with a range of digital skills to support project delivery and data management
- The ability to deliver targets by action plan target dates
- At least 12 months experience in the Asset Management Field
- Degree qualification in Estate Management or equivalent property related qualification
- Ability to demonstrate organisational values and expected behaviours
- Able to translate ideas and examples of good practice into improved service delivery
- Confident and independent with excellent problem-solving qualities
- Customer focused approach to project and service delivery
- Positive and self-motivated but aware of the needs of the wider team
- Flexible and ability to adapt to change
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
- High self-awareness
- Ability to drive/travel throughout the Vale or between locations as appropriate
Additional information
For Further Information, contact:
Lorna Cross, Head of Corporate Landlord, lcross@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
Am ragor o wybodaeth, cysylltwch â:
Lorna Cross, Pennaeth Landlord Corfforaethol, lcross@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
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