Role
Estates Technician
Location
Chorley & South Ribble
Contract
Full time (36.25 hours per week) / Permanent
Salary
28,624 - 30,060
Closing Date
13 April 2025
We're looking for an Estates Technician to help manage our diverse portfolio and support an aspirational development programme across both Councils.
Join us as and become an integral part of our exciting shared service including estate management, acquisitions, disposals and development. The current programme for capital projects totals over 50 million across both Councils. If you are looking for the next step in your career, this is the role for you.
What you'll be getting up to
* Lead in managing licences, garden tenancies, and low-value leases.
* Assist in preparing and processing documentation related to leases, valuations, disposals and acquisitions.
* Conduct land and property inspections to ensure compliance with agreements and identify any issues.
* Maintain accurate records of the council's property portfolio utilising the Asset Management system, including leases, licences, and tenancies.
* Prepare land registry compliant title plans.
* Liaise with tenants, licensees, and other stakeholders to address queries and provide support.
* Assist in resolving minor disputes or issues relating to land use, tenancies, or licences.
* Prepare reports, correspondence, and presentations for the Estates Team and senior management.
* Support the team in handling administrative and operational tasks associated with estates management.
* Ensure compliance with council policies, statutory requirements, and industry best practices.
* Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery.
* Conduct viewings of vacant buildings with potential tenants.
* Manage the shared team mailboxes and add cases to the caseload management system for allocation by the Estates and Assets Manager.
Who we're looking for
* Knowledge of estates management processes.
* Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills both verbal and written.
* Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Ability to work across teams in a positive and constructive manner to achieve results.
* Excellent planning and organisation skills.
Other requirements
* This role requires travel around our boroughs. You should have a valid driving licence and suitable vehicle.
Our Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and Christmas shutdown)
* Hybrid/agile working from day one
* Local Government pension
* Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on health treatments
* Cashback website access for savings on brands you love
* Volunteering days
* Free parking
* Car Allowance
Many of our colleagues work flexibly for us. We're always open to conversations around different working arrangements. If you're interested in part-time, compressed hours or any other working arrangement, please get in touch with us through the Contact Us form on our careers website.
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