ACES Terrier | journal

The Association of Chief Estates Surveyors & Property Managers in the Public Sector

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Panel discussion on attracting young talent in real estate, featuring two male and one female speaker at the ACES National Conference

YOUNG TALENT Attracting and retaining new talent in real estate: Building inclusive and future-ready talent pipelines

Kim Grieveson of Avison Young led an ACES National Conference panel discussing how to attract and retain young talent in public sector real estate. The discussion, featuring voices from academia and local government, highlighted barriers like the "local authority badge" perception and suggested solutions like ACES-coordinated university presence, promoting work-life balance and work breadth, and the development of pan-local authority graduate schemes.

Terrier Autumn 2025

Black and white photo of a field and tree line on a misty day.

NATURE RECOVERY OPPORTUNITIES The role of the public and private sectors in nature recovery

Jess Bradley explores the expanding natural capital markets in the UK, highlighting opportunities for landowners and businesses in biodiversity, carbon, and other ecosystem services. She emphasizes the crucial role of public sector policy and funding stability in attracting private investment to achieve nature recovery goals.

Terrier Summer 2025

Exterior of the multi-story Broadmarsh shopping centre with dark panels.

MY LEGACY What has happened to my legacy – Part one

Richard Allen, a long-serving honorary member and former President of ACES, reflects on his 35-year career at Nottingham City Council and the "legacy" he left, exploring themes of leadership, knowledge, and the evolving role of chief estate surveyors in the public sector.

Terrier Spring 2025

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ACES NATIONAL CONFERENCE Realising the value of land and local government reform 25 September 2025 The Guildhall, Bath

Terrier Autumn 2025

Oct 2923 min read

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We are an association of senior Estate Surveyors and Property Managers sharing knowledge and experience and promoting best practice in the profession in the interest of the community and public services.