Job Description
* West Suffolk Council, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3YU
* £51,802 - £58,377 per annum plus excellent employee benefits package
* 37 hours per week
* Permanent
* Reference: 0108
* Required as soon as possible
About The Role
West Suffolk Council has a strong reputation for forward-thinking and innovation around property, which forms a major element of many of the council’s exciting initiatives to deliver services to local residents, business and visitors.
We are offering the opportunity for an ambitious and experienced Chartered Surveyor to join the council’s Property team in a high-profile leadership role, heading the asset and estate management of the council’s diverse portfolio of over 400 operational and non-operational land and property assets. These assets include industrial premises, local shopping centres, multi-let office blocks, strategic land, scheduled ancient monuments and even a world class entertainment venue.
As the Estates Manager, you will work as part of the supportive and collegiate Property leadership team, including Strategic Property, Building Services, Facilities Management, Energy and Sustainability and technical support services. You will also be responsible for managing a team of estate surveyors, working closely with our existing tenants, maximising the value of our various land holdings and working on exciting corporate projects objectives of the council. You will be responsible for owning and delivering the council’s Asset Management strategy and plan and provide high quality professional property advice and guidance to the authority.
What You Will Need
We are seeking a qualified and experienced RICS qualified Estates Manager to oversee and manage the Estates team. You will have a track record of delivering best value from actively managing a property portfolio and property asset-based projects along with a good property mind and the ability to think creatively and focus on solutions. Some previous public sector experience would be advantageous, however is not essential.
If you have a strong drive to use and further develop your professional skills, knowledge and experience to deliver successful and innovative solutions for a forward-thinking public sector organisation and its partners for the benefit of the people, visitors and businesses of West Suffolk, then we look forward to hearing from you.
Why work for us?
Our benefits include:
* holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 29 days after 5 years (pro rata if part time) plus bank holidays (with an option to buy up to 10 extra days each year subject to approval)
* generous pension scheme – contribute between 5.5% and 6.8% (depending on your salary) and the council will contribute 26%
* life assurance – a payment of three times your annual salary
* essential car user allowance of £846 - £1,239 per annum (depending on engine size)
* flexible working options to enable work/life balance
* agile working - ability to work in the office and from home
* access to a unique employee benefits package which includes discounts and cashback on supermarkets, high street shops, holidays, mobile phones, electrical goods, savings and loan schemes and many other products and services
* salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle to Work scheme, Tusker Leased Car Scheme and SmartTech (buy the latest tech products interest free and repay through your monthly salary)
* rail and bus staff discounts
* a range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives including an employee assistance programme
* discounted membership at Abbeycroft Leisure centres
* A culture of learning inspiring staff to focus on continuous learning
* modern office accommodation.
To find out more
For an informal discussion and further information please contact Robin Leeks MRICS, Service Manager on 01284 757395, or Colin Wright MRICS, Head of Service on 01284 757385.
Please note, we are unable to accept CVs, please follow the online application process to apply.
How To Apply
To apply, please use the following link: https://jobs.westsuffolk.gov.uk/ce0961li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID%3d9721817K1G&WVID=2862770hWe&LANG=USA
Closing date: 1pm, 1 April 2025.
Interview date: 16 April 2025.
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