Job Introduction
Estates Team Leader
Grade G14 | Corporate Property | Lincolnshire County Council
Working Pattern: Hybrid working, contractual base Lincoln
Salary: £65878 - £71709
Location: Lincolnshire County Council, Corporate Property
Closing Date: March 15th 2026
Interviews: Friday 20th March
Ready to lead a high-performing estates service and shape how public assets are managed?
We’re looking for an experienced Estates Team Leader to lead our Estates, Property Records and Property Management teams, delivering strategic property advice across a large and diverse county-wide portfolio.
What you’ll be doing
Leading and motivating a multidisciplinary team of property professionals
Overseeing disposals, acquisitions, valuations and estate management activity
Managing budgets, resources and financial performance
Ensuring professional and statutory compliance (RICS, CIPFA, IFRS)
Advising senior leaders and elected members on key property decisions
Acting as the Council’s senior valuation lead
This is a senior, influential role with visibility, responsibility and the chance to make a lasting impact.
What we’re looking for
MRICS with significant post-qualification experience
Proven leadership in estates, valuation or property management
Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking
Confidence operating at senior level
Why join us
A leadership role with real strategic influence
A varied and complex property portfolio
Flexible working and a supportive organisational culture
The opportunity to shape services and drive improvement
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Mark Eyre via email mark.eyre@lincolnshire.gov.uk
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.
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