Property for National Renewal — The Overarching Strategy for Transformation

The government estate is not simply a cost to be managed. It is an asset to be leveraged – a genuine engine for prosperity, a tool for national renewal, and an enabler of every mission this Government is pursuing.

In this keynote, Mark Chivers will set out the holistic vision at the heart of what we do: how a smaller, better, and greener estate can support the Plan for Change; how property decisions in every region can kickstart economic growth and break down barriers to opportunity; and what it will take – in terms of discipline, collaboration, and commercial rigour – to deliver an estate that truly serves the British public.

Clear accountability, rigorous performance management, and a profession working as one: the strategy is set. Now it is time to deliver.

 

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Land, Assets, Place: Maximising Value from the Estate

The government estate is worth over £150 billion. How we manage, invest in, and dispose of that estate has profound consequences – not just for the taxpayer, but for the communities where government land and buildings sit.

In this session, Saurabh Bhandari will explore the strategic approaches driving real change: how smart disposals are unlocking land for housing and regeneration; how improved condition data is enabling better investment decisions; and how placemaking – through the Places for Growth programme, government hubs, and One Public Estate partnerships – is creating thriving Civil Service communities in every part of the UK.

This is property management as an act of public purpose: disciplined, strategic, and focused on lasting impact.

 

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The Profession We’re Building — Skills, Talent, and the Future of Government Property

The Government Property Profession has grown significantly in recent years – with expanded apprenticeship programmes, growing professional accreditation, and leadership development through the Fast Stream and the Government Property Leadership Programme. But ambition demands more.

In this session, Lynda Rawsthorne will set out the profession’s strategic capability ambitions for 2030 and beyond: what it means to be a government property professional of the future, how we are building diverse and inclusive talent pipelines, and how our partnerships with professional bodies will help every one of us reach our potential.

Whether you are early in your career or a senior leader, this session is your invitation to invest in yourself – and in the profession we are building together.