Job Introduction
The Service
The Economy, Transport & Planning Directorate manages Portsmouth City Council's commercial (non-residential) property portfolio including Port Solent, Portsmouth International Port and a host of retail and industrial units across the City and beyond. In the Property & Investment Team, our purpose is to manage these assets cost-effectively and to establish quality relationships with our tenants.
Your new role
You will work within the Property and Investment Team to provide support to the wider Property Team by liaising with surveyors to ensure our buildings comply with facilities management requirements, such as EPCs, statutory obligations, and buildings insurance. You will liaise with tenants, contractors, councillors, and other stakeholders to establish quality relationships and ensure our properties are safe working environments.
Your role will involve conducting site visits, responding to enquiries via the Commercial Property inbox in a timely and efficient manner, and evaluating repair requests for shops, industrial units, offices, and other properties. Additionally, you will update our asset management software, Concerto, with information about our tenants / licensees and their occupation agreements You will also identify land ownership using GIS mapping systems and Land Registry records, assist in measuring and selling small parcels of PCC land, and help assess access rights across PCC land.
Who is the person?
You will have a good level of knowledge of maths and English, and the ability to interpret maps. Proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel and Word, is essential. You should have a practical, common-sense-based approach to problem-solving and a willingness to see questions from the customer's perspective. A full driving licence is required, as you will need to attend sites across the City and in Havant. Familiarity with Portsmouth and the types of property we manage is beneficial, and some familiarity with facilities management would be ideal, although training will be provided.
How to apply
To make sure your application is above the rest, please download the Job Profile below to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role.
When completing your application you will be required to complete a personal statement, please give examples of your experience and any transferrable skills. Please align your answers with the points on the job profile. This is your opportunity to showcase yourself and your achievements.
Please note that this role is hybrid with a mixture of working in the Civic Offices and working remotely, Details will be discussed at interview.
We look forward to speaking with you soon.
Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.
About Portsmouth City Council
What we can offer you:
Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.
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Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800
