Estates Strategy Lead
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | UK wide/ Hybrid |
| Area | Uk-wide, UK |
| Sector | Procurement & Commercial |
| Salary | £600 Per Day |
| Start Date | June 5th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Jack Latter |
| Job Ref | 7513-PSR1JP00100777 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for an Estates Strategy Lead to join them on a 9 month contract. This position will be based in UK wide/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
The client is seeking a Strategic Estates Lead to design and deliver a future-ready Estate Strategy. This role is central to our transformation, working in lockstep with the design of our new Target Operating Model (TOM). You will act as the critical bridge between internal mission requirements and wider government property standards, ensuring our physical footprint is identified, optimised, compliant, and operationally sound.
Key Responsibilities:
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Facilitate deep-dive sessions with internal stakeholders to capture operational requirements, while managing strategic relationships with external bodies like the Government Property Agency (GPA) and the Office of Government Property (OGP) to define the Future Estate Strategy.
- TOM & Strategy Integration: Develop the Future Estate Strategy in direct collaboration with the emerging Target Operating Model, ensuring property solutions seamlessly enable the client’s new way of working.
- Property Function Alignment: Define the full scope of the Property Services team, ensuring the strategy supports efficient facilities management and service delivery.
- Strategic Vision & Alignment: Translate the client’s mission into a cohesive Future Estate Strategy that aligns with both departmental goals and the broader Government Estate Strategy.
- Data & Demand Forecasting: Assess "Current State" performance data and partner with internal leads to forecast future space demand and workforce distribution.
- Options & Value Analysis: Lead robust Options Appraisals and value-for-money analyses to justify capital investment and portfolio changes to HM Treasury standards.
- Roadmap & Procurement: Define a phased implementation roadmap and compliant procurement strategy to transition the estate to its future state.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Strategic Asset Management: Extensive experience in developing a Future Estate Strategy, ideally within the public sector or a similarly regulated environment.
- Government Navigation: Familiarity with GPA/OGP frameworks, National Property Controls, and the Green Book appraisal process.
- Collaborative Influence: Proven ability to manage complex relationships, balancing the needs of internal "customers" with the constraints of central government policy.
- Analytical Rigour: Strong skills in financial modelling, demand forecasting, and translating the Target Operating Model into physical space requirements.
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
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- Stakeholder Collaboration: Facilitate deep-dive sessions with internal stakeholders to capture operational requirements, while managing strategic relationships with external bodies like the Government Property Agency (GPA) and the Office of Government Property (OGP) to define the Future Estate Strategy.
