Senior Estates Officer in Coleford, Gloucestershire

An exciting time to join Forest of Dean District Council. Forest of Dean District Council is dedicated to creating a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. Our priorities are centred on fostering thriving communities by empowering and engaging residents, enhancing infrastructure, promoting community well-being, and ensuring social equity. We are committed to decarbonisation and nature recovery, focusing on renewable energy transitions, energy efficiency, transport transformation, nature recovery, and food resilience. Additionally, we strive to build a sustainable economy through the promotion of a circular economy, robust business support, workforce skill development, sustainable town initiatives, and the preservation of natural capital.

About the role: Forest of Dean District Council is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Estates Officer to join our Assets team. Reporting directly to the Assets Manager, you will lead on day-to-day estate management and play a key role in delivering our asset management strategy. You will manage and coordinate property-related transactions, provide expert advice on landlord and tenant matters, and help drive the strategic development of the Council's property portfolio. This is a pivotal role that requires strong leadership, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex estates projects. You will work closely with our Facilities Management function to ensure a seamless, integrated approach to the management of Council-owned and leased properties. You will attend and present at key meetings, influence decision-making, and help shape the future of our property assets with financial acumen and a focus on performance and compliance.

You will need:

• Degree level education in an estates or property field, or equivalent through relevant training and/or work experience.
• Relevant professional surveying qualification e.g. RICS, or equivalent experience.
• Thorough knowledge and experience of estates and property management methods.
• Thorough knowledge of statutory regulations and best practice relevant to estates and property matters.
• Minimum of five years estates/property management experience.
• Experience of appointing and directing contractors and consultants.

Special Conditions:

• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• BPSS check.

What can we do for you?

• Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working (depending on the need of the role).
• Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role).
• 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 30 days after five years of service.
• In addition, you will have an extra two volunteering days a year for you to support a charity of your choice.
• A Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care.
• Generous contributory local government pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars.

If you feel this is the role for you please email your CV and supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria above. Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV. Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.