Job Title: Service Manager Estates
Location: Hybrid (Travel Required)
Contract Type: 3 months, temporary
Salary: £400-£500 DOE
Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Service Manager Estates to lead the Estates Team. The role is critical in ensuring the effective and efficient management of the council’s estate portfolio. The successful candidate will provide professional estate management expertise, drive income generation, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the Estates Team to provide effective and efficient estate management.
* Provide professional advice on estate management matters.
* Responsible for Estates Budget.
* Seek to improve and maximise income from the estate by creating new income opportunities, improving yields, or by suggested re-purposing.
* Work closely with the Head of Service and Service Manager for Strategic Asset Management to deliver the Strategic Asset Management Plan.
* 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. Ensure standards are maintained, service delivery is excellent, and compliance with policies, procedures, and legislation.
* Plan and implement systems to address overdue rent reviews, lease renewals, and other estate management matters.
* Provide updates and reports to SMT, Head of Service, and governance boards.
Essential Qualifications and Skills
* Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant field.
* Significant experience in leading estate management for a similar organization.
* Ability to work at pace and under pressure.
* Ability to work from Dorset Council Offices 2 days per week.
Reports to: Head of Service for Assets & Property
Hours per week: 37 hours, 5 days per week
Please apply below or call us on 0121 270 8878 between 09:00-17:00, Monday to Friday.
For assistance, email us at team.admin@medicopartners.com.
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