Assistant Estates Officer / Graduate RICS Pathway
Job description
Launch your property career and help shape the future of our communities. Full support provided to achieve RICS Chartered status.
This is an exciting opportunity to build your career in a busy, multi-disciplinary team that is central to the growth and management of Neath Port Talbot Council&s property portfolio. We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual to join us as a permanent Assistant Estates Officer.
Whether you are a recent graduate, have a property diploma, or are already on your journey towards chartership, we will provide the hands-on experience and dedicated mentorship you need to achieve your goal of becoming a fully qualified RICS Chartered Surveyor. You will gain invaluable experience across a varied public sector portfolio, making a real contribution from day one.
What You Will Learn and Achieve:
Working closely with our team of property professionals under the guidance of the Principal Estates Manager, you will develop a comprehensive skill set by:
1. Managing Key Negotiations: You will be actively involved in a wide range of property transactions, including lease renewals, rent reviews, new lettings, acquisitions, and disposals.
2. Gaining Hands-On Experience: You will assist in the strategic management of the Council&s substantial land and property portfolio, learning how to optimise a diverse range of assets.
3. Developing Your Professional Expertise: You will provide advice on various estate management matters, building the confidence and competence required for your professional assessments.
4. Building Professional Relationships: You will act on behalf of the Council, liaising with tenants, developers, agents, and internal departments, honing your communication and negotiation skills.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are looking for an ambitious individual who is passionate about property and eager to learn. You will be:
5. Educated in Property: Holding an undergraduate degree in a property discipline or an RICS-accredited postgraduate diploma.
6. Aspiring to Chartership: Ideally, you will be working towards or close to achieving full RICS membership. Your ambition is your greatest asset.
7. A Proactive Team Player: Ready to contribute ideas and support your colleagues in a collaborative environment.
8. A Confident Communicator: You possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle queries professionally.
9. Digitally Literate: Proficient in using standard IT software, including the Microsoft Office suite.
About us:
We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues& efforts and achievements. We also believe that there&s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.
Choose to work for us and you&ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.
10. Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
11. Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
12. Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years& service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
13. Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
14. Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
15. Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
16. Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
Office working hours are 8.30 am - 5.00 pm Monday-Thursday and 8.30 am - 4.30 pm on Friday; however, the Council operates a flexi-time system around these times.
If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion,