Shape how a £1bn public estate delivers for people, place and prosperity.

Sandwell Council is rethinking how land and buildings are planned, governed and used - not as a back‑office function, but as a strategic corporate resource that enables services, supports regeneration and underpins long‑term financial sustainability.

We own and manage a diverse estate of nearly 4,000 assets with a book value of over £1bn. How those assets are deployed matters to residents, to frontline services, and to the future resilience of the council.

To lead this agenda, we’re creating a new Head of Service – Property Strategy, Performance & Partnerships role. This is a senior, influential position, designed for a leader who wants to shape direction, provide assurance, and operate at scale.

This is not about managing legacy. It’s about defining what comes next.

The opportunity

As a key member of the Property & Assets ...