Estates and Valuation Team Leader

Job Introduction

Join Our Leadership Team as Estates & Valuation Team Leader

Job Title: Estates & Valuation Team Leader

Salary: Grade G14 - £65,878-£71,709
Working Pattern: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Lincolnshire (hybrid working, 2 days min)
Closing Date: Sunday 9 November 2025 (11:57pm)
Interviews: Week Commencing November 24th 2025

Are you a dynamic, forward-thinking property professional with a passion for public service and strategic leadership? Lincolnshire County Council is seeking an experienced Estates & Valuation Team Leader to lead a high-performing team delivering expert property advice and services across a diverse and evolving estate.

About the Role

As the Estates & Valuation Team Leader, you will manage a multidisciplinary team of Chartered Surveyors and Property Records professionals. You’ll be responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of estates management, valuations, acquisitions, disposals, and property records. This is a pivotal leadership role, shaping the Council’s property portfolio to support service delivery, financial sustainability, and community outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Estates & Valuation and Property Records teams.
• Oversee complex property transactions including acquisitions, disposals, lease events, and valuations.
• Deliver strategic advice on estate management, rating, compensation, and planning matters.
• Ensure compliance with RICS, CIPFA, IFRS, and Council policies.
• Represent the Council in high-level negotiations and external engagements.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and professional development across the team.

About You

We’re looking for a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) with:

• Extensive post-qualification experience in estates and valuation, ideally within a local authority.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and project management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• A commitment to professional standards and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation.
• Lead impactful work that shapes communities and public services.
• Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development.
• Access flexible working, generous leave, and a competitive pension scheme.

Ready to make a difference?
Apply now and lead the way in delivering exceptional property services for Lincolnshire.

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 covering letter/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.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

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.