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KingstonOther (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
£115,674 - £125,469
About the Borough
This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.
Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.
Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.
Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.
We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.
Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.
About the Role and our Ideal Candidate
The Royal Borough of Kingston has laid a strong foundation through strategic decisions and commitments, and we are now seeking an Assistant Director of Property and Projects to help bring these plans to life. From delivering a new Leisure Centre and HQ to driving forward a Borough-wide District Heat Network and reshaping our £1bn asset base, your commercial expertise will be key in realising these ambitious projects.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Place, you will oversee a substantial property portfolio worth nearly £1 billion and deliver high-impact projects, such as the development of our new headquarters and a flagship leisure centre. You will play a crucial role in ensuring our buildings are fit for purpose, compliant, and aligned with our ambitious climate goals, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030.
Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, you will leverage our assets to support community needs, drive economic growth, and foster local engagement.
Having a strong background in strategic property management and project delivery, alongside a commitment to promoting collaboration and inclusivity, will be the foundation of success in this role. Your leadership will be vital in creating a high-performance culture that delivers exceptional outcomes for our residents.
If you are committed to creating a lasting impact through strategic property projects and nurturing strong community ties, then we would love to hear from you.
Please note that the recently agreed pay award will apply to this role and the salary range is therefore: £118,566 - £128,606 per annum
About Us
We are an open, honest and transparent authority. We want to continue to build on our local relationships and work alongside and enable our communities to continue to support a resilient and thriving borough. This requires keeping the deep respect and cooperation between elected members and council officers to put ourselves in the strongest position to assist them.
At Kingston Council, we are passionate about empowering staff to become the best that they can be and the right person for this role will ensure their teams are well-equipped and motivated to continue to provide quality services for our residents, businesses, partners, voluntary and community sector and other stakeholders. We are immensely proud of our borough, and we care deeply about our responsibilities.
Our Offer To You
As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.
In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.
Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:
Please visit AD Property and Projects - job profile.pdf - 132KB Opens in a new window
This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.
Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.
Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.
Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.
We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.
Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.
About the Role and our Ideal Candidate
The Royal Borough of Kingston has laid a strong foundation through strategic decisions and commitments, and we are now seeking an Assistant Director of Property and Projects to help bring these plans to life. From delivering a new Leisure Centre and HQ to driving forward a Borough-wide District Heat Network and reshaping our £1bn asset base, your commercial expertise will be key in realising these ambitious projects.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Place, you will oversee a substantial property portfolio worth nearly £1 billion and deliver high-impact projects, such as the development of our new headquarters and a flagship leisure centre. You will play a crucial role in ensuring our buildings are fit for purpose, compliant, and aligned with our ambitious climate goals, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030.
Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, you will leverage our assets to support community needs, drive economic growth, and foster local engagement.
Having a strong background in strategic property management and project delivery, alongside a commitment to promoting collaboration and inclusivity, will be the foundation of success in this role. Your leadership will be vital in creating a high-performance culture that delivers exceptional outcomes for our residents.
If you are committed to creating a lasting impact through strategic property projects and nurturing strong community ties, then we would love to hear from you.
Please note that the recently agreed pay award will apply to this role and the salary range is therefore: £118,566 - £128,606 per annum
About Us
We are an open, honest and transparent authority. We want to continue to build on our local relationships and work alongside and enable our communities to continue to support a resilient and thriving borough. This requires keeping the deep respect and cooperation between elected members and council officers to put ourselves in the strongest position to assist them.
At Kingston Council, we are passionate about empowering staff to become the best that they can be and the right person for this role will ensure their teams are well-equipped and motivated to continue to provide quality services for our residents, businesses, partners, voluntary and community sector and other stakeholders. We are immensely proud of our borough, and we care deeply about our responsibilities.
Our Offer To You
As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.
In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.
Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)
- Three volunteering days per year in Kingston
- Flexible and agile working arrangements
- Comprehensive learning and development programme
- Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme
- Zip car scheme
- Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
- Confidential wellbeing and counselling support
- Subsidised gym membership
Please visit AD Property and Projects - job profile.pdf - 132KB Opens in a new window
Closing date: Sun 08/12/2024 at 22:55
Job reference: 3278