Location: Argyle Road, Sevenoaks with other travel needed.

Creative, adventurous, risk-taker…

… you will provide the Council with the commercial and property market acumen it needs to deliver a growing portfolio of investments in the property market and increased income to support the growth of Council services.

Reporting to the Chief Executive you will seek opportunities for inward investment and for us to invest in property for commercial and social benefit, as well as advising us on where we could adopt a commercial approach to other areas of the Council's business.

You'll be highly adept at creating strong and effective networks at local, regional and national level. As well as being an excellent negotiator, you'll have a proven track record in identifying projects that have been delivered to improve local places and investment opportunities which generate sustainable income through resilient property portfolios.

Making sure the Council gains maximum benefit for the District from section 106 and CIL contributions, you will also identify opportunities for and advice to the Council's wholly owned companies, Quercus 7 and Quercus Housing.

Being financially self-sufficient means we have built the platform for you to help us realise our ambitions.

With a reward package of up to £84k and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the Sevenoaks District we can't wait to see what you can offer.

How to apply

For further details on this role please do not hesitate to click on the following link: www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/joinus

The recruitment timetable is set out below.

For an informal discussion about this role please do contact Mandy Rodgers, PA to the Chief Executive on 01732 227298 who would be pleased to arrange for you to speak with Pav Ramewal, Chief Executive.

Closing date: 9am Monday 07 October 2019

Final Interview dates: Friday 01 November 2019