Property Business Partner
Tameside Council
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade K SCP 44 £55,691 - SCP 47 £60,036
Hours Per Week: 36 hours
Base Location: Tameside One
Assessment Date: To be arranged
The Role
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has embarked on a programme of radical change to meet the challenges of modern local government, public service reform and integrated health/social care. Fast paced improvement across the council is being driven by a highly motivated, integrated leadership team, who are pushing the boundaries to dramatically change culture, modernise services and identify innovative ways to manage service demand.
The role will work under the direction of the Head of Strategic Asset Management to work with service directorates to lead and shape asset management planning and implementation to ensure effective management of council services and operational property, whilst ensuring the council maximises service outcomes in relation to financial planning,
The successful candidate will be the go-to person for services for all things asset management related, will take the lead developing service asset management plans and play a key role in shaping the corporate asset management plan. In addition, the role will manage and oversee various property projects, including community asst transfers and will collaborate closely with external partner organisations, particularly those with shared space.
As a member of the Strategic Asset Management team and the Strategic Property wider team you will play a key role in the delivery of council and Place Directorate priorities.
You will work with a wide range of partners and stakeholders, including schools, Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, to achieve optimum results.
About You
We are looking for an experienced property professional, with experience of working in a large organisation with a wide property portfolio and be able to work at pace with enthusiasm, engaging with and influencing a range of partners at all levels.
The role will provide flexible working, but will necessarily require attendance at site locations across the borough, and at Tameside One, Ashton-under-Lyne.
Come shape the future of Tameside with us!
Message from Julian Jackson, Director of Housing, Environment & Estates at Tameside Council.
“Since joining Team Tameside in September 2022, I’ve been proud to work alongside a hardworking and passionate team that’s making a real difference to our borough.
“Our Place Directorate is at the heart of shaping Tameside, covering everything from planning and highways to parks, culture, arts, environmental services, and facilities management. Whether it’s keeping our streets clean, improving green spaces, or driving forward exciting regeneration projects, our work makes a direct impact on the lives of residents and businesses every day.
‘’We’ve already delivered some amazing projects, like Ashton Old Baths, and are currently working on master plans for our town centres in Stalybridge, Hyde, with projects like Ashton Mayoral Development Zone, and Godley Green Garden Village also set to create new homes, jobs and commercial spaces. But it’s not just about developments, day to day it’s about making sure our core services are modern, efficient, and able to support thriving communities and safeguard our heritage buildings and assets for the future.
To do that, we need passionate people to join us. If you want to be part of a team that’s driving real change, improving local services, and shaping the future of Tameside, we’d love to have you on board.
Come and be part of something great. Let’s build the future of Tameside together!’’
Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.
We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.
Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here
For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager Neil Charlesworth, Head of Strategic Asset Management on 0161 342 3784.