Estates Service Manager
Estates Service Manager
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14-05-2025
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Job Description
3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Service Manager Estates to lead the Estates Team.
This is a key role responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient management of the councils estate portfolio.
The successful candidate will provide professional estate management expertise drive income generation and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Lead and manage the Estates Team to ensure effective and efficient estate management for Dorset Council.
Provide professional advice on all estate management matters including strategic asset planning.
Manage the Estates Budget ensuring financial efficiency.
Identify new income opportunities improve yields or suggest repurposing of assets to maximise revenue.
Undertake asset acquisitions and lettings of council property assets.
Supervise the team to carry out rent reviews respond to tenant enquiries develop heads of terms and instruct legal teams regarding leases.
Collaborate with the Head of Service and Service Manager for Strategic Asset Management to deliver the Strategic Asset Management Plan.
Ensure compliance with HSE legislation for properties leased or licensed to third parties and ensure properties are maintained in accordance with lease terms.
Establish Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and agree roles and responsibilities with Service Users for individual locations.
Accountable for all operational and commercial property transactions including occupational agreements lease/contract tenancy arrangements rent reviews service charges landlord consents income and debt management property insurance repairs dilapidations breach of covenants commercial surveying and asset valuations.
Work to raise standards support excellent service delivery and ensure compliance with all council policies procedures and legislation.
Plan and implement a system for addressing overdue rent reviews lease renewals and other outstanding estate management matters.
Provide updates and reports to the Senior Management Team (SMT) Head of Service and governance boards.
Skills/Experience:
Significant experience in leading estate management for a similar organisation.
Proven ability to work effectively at pace and under pressure.
Strong organisational and management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong understanding of estate management processes property transactions and compliance with relevant legislation.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to report and present effectively to senior stakeholders.
Additional Information:
The closing date: 23/05/2025.
Hybrid working arrangements 2 days/week from the office 3 days/week WFH.
Fulltime role 37 Hr/week.
Estate management expertise, drive income generation, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
Employment Type
Full Time
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