Henley on Thames Town Council - Vacancy for an Estate Manager

Name of recruiting organisation:

Henley on Thames Town Council

Employed role/Volunteer role:

Employed

Permanent role/Fixed term role:

Permanent

Location:

Hybrid - home and office based

Salary:

£42,708 to £50,788 per annum

Hours:

Full-time (part-time considered)

Our council and the role:

The Estate Manager is responsible for all aspects of the effective management of the Council’s portfolio of buildings and other built assets, including: long-term maintenance planning; managing facilities staff; monitoring and improving health & safety; managing all building budgets; ensuring a high standard of service for building users, tenants, and licencees; managing external contractors; and working in partnership with the Parks team to provide mutual support.

Duties will include:

1. Overall responsibility for ensuring good standards of health and safety across the Council-owned built assets.

2. Overseeing the performance, welfare and workload of estates staff.

3. To prepare agendas and reports for internal and external meetings, including Council committee meetings, and to attend the meetings to provide advice to councillors.

4. To liaise with other agencies – Police, local authorities, community groups, tenants, hirers, etc – and other members of the community to develop strategies for the improvement of Council built assets for the benefit of hirers and the community.

5. To oversee the maintenance schedule of the Council’s built assets, to ensure tasks are prioritised and carried out in a timely manner, and that the buildings are kept in a good condition.

6. Working with the Accountant and Town Sergeant to ensure all buildings have all requisite insurances, licences, and certification.

7. Working with the Communications Manager to ensure robust hire forms, policies, terms and conditions, and procedures are in place.

8. To work closely with the Parks Manager to coordinate staff support between the Parks and Estate teams, e.g. the use of Parks staff to assist with practical tasks, and Estate team staff to provide administrative support for the Parks department.

9. To work closely with the Parks Manager to ensure a consistent and comprehensive approach towards the maintenance and management of all Council assets.

10. To carry out such duties as the Council may require from time to time.

The ideal candidate will have/be:

Essential

  •  Experience of managing properties
  •  Knowledge of legislation and best practice around the management of buildings, including health and safety, planning and licensing
  •  Excellent oral and written communication skills
  •  Strong analytical skills
  •  Good administrative skills
  •  Effective prioritization and delegation skills
  •  The ability to manage and implement change diplomatically
  •  The ability to build effective working relationships
  •  Effective budget management skills
  •  Experience of procuring goods and services
  •  Experience of managing and developing staff
  •  Independent decision-making skills
  •  The ability to act impartially in a political environment
  •  Willingness to work the occasion evening and / or weekend, as required

Desirable

  •  Educated to degree level or equivalent
  •  Qualifications in a relevant subject, such as project management, procurement, building management, etc
  •  Previous experience working in the local government sector
  • Knowledge and experience of committee work

What we offer you in return:

Generous pension (LGPS)

Free parking in Henley town centre

Flexible working arrangements

How to find out more details and apply:

For a recruitment pack, visit: https://www.henleytowncouncil.gov.uk/your-council/vacancies

Closing date:

Friday 21st February 2025 at 1pm