Salary: £35,555 + Excellent Benefits
Contract: 12‑month fixed‑term contract
Office Location: Chesham + High Wycombe with travel across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Role type: Mobile role with van and fuel card included
Hours: 37 hours per week
About The Role
We are pleased to be recruiting for an Estates Officer following a recent promotion within the team. This position is a mobile role that involves travel, problem solving, and working with a wide range of people. The role requires a full driving licence. The Estates Officer will act as a key link between customers and our wider Property and Customer directorates.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out cyclical inspections of communal areas, amenity land and car parks.
* Monitor contracts and follow up on issues raised by customers or colleagues.
* Test safety equipment in communal areas and inspect fire doors.
* Carry out water testing in line with Legionella risk assessments.
* Complete minor repairs and basic maintenance tasks.
* Identify estates that need improvement and work with neighbourhood teams to resolve issues.
* Liaise with internal teams, contractors and managing agents.
* Maintain accurate records and report findings clearly.
* Support compliance with building safety regulations and internal standards.
What We’re Looking For
* Knowledge of building compliance and fire safety, or willingness to learn.
* Understanding of legislation relevant to estate services.
* Ability to carry out minor building repairs.
* Basic physical fitness for a mobile role.
* Strong attention to detail and clear communication skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.
* Valid manual driving licence (van and fuel card provided for business use).
* Familiar and comfortable with basic DIY.
Nice To Haves
* Experience in estate services or property compliance.
* Familiarity with anti‑social behaviour reporting and resolution.
Benefits
* Annual salary: £35,555 + Excellent Benefits.
* 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options.
* Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice.
* Family‑friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
* Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover).
* Life cover and income protection.
* Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging.
* Mental Health First Aiders available to support.
* Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions).
* Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships.
* Three paid volunteering days in the local communities.
* Peer‑recognition rewards platform.
* Paid professional subscription (one per year).
Working Hours
* 37 hours per week Monday - Friday.
Our Commitment
We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disadvantaged socio‑economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from under‑represented groups.
Accessibility and Adjustments
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and will endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.
Background Check
Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.
Closing Date
07/05/2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.
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