Our Values

It’s great to know that you are interested in working with us at Coventry City Council. As a prospective employee, it is important that everyone who works for us is committed to our One Coventry values and shares our commitment to becoming a more diverse and inclusive organisation. 

Our Values are:

About the team we are recruiting to

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

If you are interested in leading from the front and making a difference then this role within Commercial Property Management could be what you are looking for to take your career to the next step. 

Commercial Property Management are land and property owners with over 1600 business tenancies in place generating an annual income of circa £14m per annum. Our approach is always evolving and we are looking for a dynamic and ambitious individual with a proven track record to join us as we continue to make a difference.

What is the job role?

We are looking to recruit to an Estates Surveyor Manager post. In this role you will manage a team of surveyors. As budget holder you will be responsible for the income generation from the Councils Commercial Investment Portfolio and must be able to undertake all aspects of lease advisory

Who are we looking for?

You will be an individual who is able to manage employees or external contractors and step up to the mark when required.  

You must be confident that you are someone who can help to uphold the City Councils reputation as a leading landlord within the city, whilst maximising returns, preserving the fabric of the assets and make certain compliance with all aspects of Health and Safety.

If you feel that this is you then we want to hear from you.

As part of the application process you will be asked to write a personal statement, please use this to express your interest and give examples as to why you are the right applicant for this role. 

To have an informal discussion and find out more about the role please contact the hiring manager direct: Lee.pemberton@coventry.gov.uk 

As a Council we recognise that our workforce is not representative of the communities that we serve, particularly at senior leadership level; therefore we welcome applications from candidates who are from minority-ethnic backgrounds, have a disability or who identify as being from the LGBTQ+ community.

For full details on the application process please read the attached document labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

Interview date(s): Week commencing 23rd October 2023

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 4800 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

Coventry City Council