Job Description

Head of Strategic Asset Management (Interim)

Location: South East England, Hybrid

Rate: Up to 640 per day (depending on experience)

Contract: Until March 2027

Spencer Clarke Group are supporting a public sector organisation in South East England to appoint an interim Head of Strategic Asset Management to lead their strategic property and investment portfolio function.

This is a senior, hands-on role with a strong transactional element, covering high volume day-to-day estates work as well as complex acquisitions and disposals, investment performance, and strategic advice across the organisation.

Responsibilities include

• To achieve results in completing landlord and tenant transactions and lease events across the neighbourhood retail and commercial industrial unit portfolio
• Managing an investment portfolio, including rent reviews, lease events, inspections, income protection, and tenancy matters
• Leading and overseeing acquisitions and disposals to support corporate objectives, service delivery, and income generation
• Providing strategic advice on "best consideration" and valuation sign-off requirements
• Developing and implementing portfolio strategies to improve performance and manage risk
• Producing clear reports and recommendations for senior stakeholders and boards
• Providing direction and support to the wider estates function, including guidance on policy and procedures (lettings, debt recovery, estate management)

About you

• Strong background in commercial estates / landlord and tenant work, ideally within local government or similarly complex environments
• Comfortable being hands-on with transactional workload, including high volume activity when required
• Confident operating at senior stakeholder level, producing reports and leading decision-making
• MRICS Preferred

How to Apply

Send your CV or get in touch with Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on (phone number removed) or