Your new company
As a key part of Birmingham's City Council housing service, you will play an essential role in ensuring that blocks, estates, and neighbourhoods are clean, safe and well maintained. We support the City's commitment to creating cleaner and greener communities for all residents. As a homeowner, we also carry important legal responsibilities for the cleaning, maintenance and safety of multi‑storey residential blocks-services funded through tenant service charges. Our Caretaking service is central to delivering this commitment.
Your new role
We are recruiting multiple Estate Caretaking Team Managers across several Birmingham locations, including North Birmingham, Acocks Green, Shard End, Highgate, South Birmingham, Central North and East Area.
In this role, you will:
-Lead, motivate and support a team of Estate Caretakers.
-Deliver high‑quality cleaning services across both high‑rise and low‑rise blocks.
-Ensure communal areas remain safe, clean and in good repair.
-Take a proactive approach to Fire Safety, ensuring compliance and hazard prevention.
-Carry out inspections, identify issues, and organise timely repairs or maintenance actions.
-Contribute to improving the living environment and resident satisfaction across your allocated area.
What you'll need to succeed
-Strong team‑management and leadership skills.-A proactive, organised approach with keen attention to detail.
-Commitment to delivering excellent standards of cleanliness and safety.
-Basic building or maintenance knowledge (advantageous but not essential).
-Willingness to undertake training in all aspects of the role.
-A strong sense of responsibility and pride in maintaining safe, clean residential environments.
What you'll get in return
-Opportunities across multiple Birmingham locations, offering flexibility and choice.-A meaningful role where your work makes a real difference to residents and communities.
-Full training and ongoing support in building safety, caretaking operations and estate management.
-The chance to lead committed teams and shape high‑quality services.
-Opportunities for personal development and career progression within the Housing service.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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