Are you an experienced property professional looking to make a real impact across a diverse property portfolio?
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Property Manager to join our Estates, Valuation and Facilities team.
This is a varied and rewarding role, offering the chance to work across commercial property, residential lettings, asset management, valuations, acquisitions, and affordable housing projects. You'll play a key role in helping us maximise the value of our property assets while supporting the delivery of homes and services that benefit communities across the New Forest.
Why this role matters:
Our property portfolio is diverse and continually evolving. From managing commercial and residential lettings to supporting acquisitions and disposals, you'll provide professional property advice that helps the Council make informed decisions and achieve value for money.
You will also play a vital role in:
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Managing the Council's private residential property investment company.
- Supporting the delivery of affordable housing acquisitions.
- Conducting valuations for a wide range of purposes.
- Negotiating lease renewals, rent reviews and property transactions.
- Ensuring compliance across residential letting activities.
- Supporting strategic property initiatives that contribute to the Council's wider objectives.
You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
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Either a qualified RICS member a Registered Valuer or actively working towards this qualification.
- Experienced in residential and commercial property management.
- Knowledgeable in landlord and tenant legislation, residential lettings compliance, and valuation practice.
- A confident negotiator who can balance commercial awareness with customer-focused service delivery.
- Comfortable working independently and managing a varied caseload.
- An excellent communicator, able to present technical information clearly and professionally.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office, report writing and property-related financial analysis.
What you’ll be doing
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Managing a small portfolio of private residential property assets.
- Supporting the management of a commercial portfolio.
- Undertaking valuations for acquisitions, disposals, rent reviews, capital accounting, and statutory purposes.
- Negotiating leases, acquisitions and disposals of land and property.
- Managing a private residential lettings and development company.
- Coordinating tenancies, tenant relationships, and associated compliance requirements.
- Supporting affordable housing acquisitions.
- Undertaking inspections, surveys, and site visits across the district.
- Preparing reports, recommendations and professional advice for senior officers, Members, and company boards.
- Collaborating closely with colleagues, partners, tenants, contractors, and external stakeholders.
What’s in it for you?
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£45,511 - £48,731 (up to £49,758 for exceptional performance once in post) per annum - Pay award pending.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising by an additional week’s leave after 5 years of continuous local authority
- Hybrid working, with flexibility across our sites, and home working
- Local Government Pension Scheme, with the option of Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)
- Employee Assistance Programme offering free 24/7 legal, financial, and personal wellbeing advice
- Employee discount scheme with savings across major supermarkets, retailers, restaurants, and leisure providers
- Cycle to Work Scheme, helping you save around 40 percent on bikes and accessories
- A values‑led organisation, guided by our LEAF values (Learning, Empathy, Ambition, Fairness)
- Access to learning and development opportunities to support your growth
- A supportive, inclusive culture, where everyone is welcomed and valued
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and offer a range of active staff networks, including:
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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Group
- LGBTQ+ Network
- Women’s Network
- Early Careers Network
Neurodiversity Network
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Looking for dynamic and operational work environment?
This is an opportunity to develop your professional expertise across a broad range of property disciplines while helping shape the future of the Council's property portfolio and housing ambitions.
The role combines office-based and hybrid working with regular site visits across the New Forest district, providing a balance of strategic property management, stakeholder engagement, and practical estate management activities.
About us
At NFDC we recognise that every colleague - whether in operational, frontline, or office‑based roles - plays a vital part in delivering high‑quality services to our communities. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel valued for the work they do and the strengths they bring.
We aim to foster a culture where people feel confident to share ideas, contribute their expertise, and develop through meaningful conversations with their managers and supported learning opportunities.
Whilst we have our corporate values, LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness, we understand that different teams work in different ways, and we want our values to be lived in ways that make sense locally while staying true to our shared purpose as an organisation. We want colleagues to thrive, which is why we promote wellbeing, balance, and opportunities for learning and progression. Our values guide how we work together and how we support each other to be confident, capable, and adaptable.
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Please note: You’ll likely be aware that as part of the ongoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), the current organisation will transition into a new operating structure from 1 April 2028. It is important that applicants understand how this may affect their employment should they be successful. You will find attached a useful LGR update sheet at top of this advert.
If you’re interested
Please see the candidate booklet for more information about working at the Council and the job description.
If you are passionate about making a difference, committed to delivering excellent public services, and looking for a place where you can develop and continue to grow, we would be delighted to receive your application.
If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Philip Marston – Estates and Valuation Manager on
[email protected] or 02380 285126.
Closing date: 11pm Monday 3rd August 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 18th August 2026
