About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Estates Officer to join our Property and Assets team, supporting the day to day management of the Councils land and property portfolio.
This role is property focused, with a strong emphasis on estate management, landlord and tenant matters, and the accurate coordination of property transactions. You will play a key role in ensuring property records, leases, licences and related processes are managed efficiently and in line with the Councils policies and Asset Management Strategy.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a solid background in estates and property management who is highly organised, detail driven and able to manage a varied workload.
In this role, you will:
Carry out day to day estate management and property administration for the Councils land and property portfolio
Manage landlord and tenant matters, including leases, licences, renewals, rent reviews and related documentation
Negotiate and agree heads of terms for property transactions and progress these through to completion
Work closely with tenants and occupiers to resolve landlord and tenant matters
Ensure all property transactions are processed in accordance with the Councils Asset Management Strategy and governance requirements
Liaise with Legal Services, agents, surveyors, valuers and other professional advisors
Support procurement activity in line with Contract Procedure Rules
Maintain accurate property, tenancy and financial records using Council systems
Support rent, service charge and debt recovery processes
Assist with property reviews and budget preparation
Deal with estate related queries, issues and problems efficiently and professionally
About you
Property experience is essential for this role.
You will be:
An experienced estates or property professional with experience in a similar role
Confident handling estate management and landlord & tenant matters
Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and excellent record keeping skills
Comfortable working with property documentation, lease terms and financial information
A strong problem solver, able to manage issues calmly and pragmatically
Hard working and self motivated, with the ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines
An effective communicator, able to liaise professionally with internal teams, tenants and external advisors
Competent in IT systems
Committed to confidentiality and data protection standards
You will need
o Good level of IT skills and aptitude to learn bespoke packages
o Excellent verbal and written skills
Special Conditions
o Full UK Driving Licence
o Ability to travel and access to a vehicle for work purposes
o Flexibility to work additional hours where service needs require
o Willingness to work at alternative locations
o This post designated as politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Politically restricted post holders are restricted from canvassing on behalf of a political party or for a person who is, or seeks to be, a candidate for election to a local authority, the House of Commons, or the European Parliament.
For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification.
What can we do for you Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working
Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 30 days after five years of service
An extra two volunteering days per year to support a charity of your choice
A health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care
Generous contributory local government pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars
Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements
About The Organisation
We are rightly proud of the businesses, communities and residents who live in this beautiful part of the world, putting them first and at the heart of everything we do. Were busy recreating a council set up for success, which can deliver for the needs of our communities in a fast-changing environment. That means we need to be fleet of foot and look for innovative and creative ways to deliver against our Corporate Plan priorities.
That plan focuses on a range of important priorities including delivering good services for residents, responding to the climate emergency, supporting strong local communities, and evolving the districts vibrant economy.
Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email.
Our organisation is committed to meeting its statutory and moral duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people under 18 years of age and adults at risk who are the recipients of its services and/or activities.
Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.
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