Good Afternoon, I am currently representing Islington Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience We are looking for a Estates Services Coordinator this role will be: N1 1XR The right candidate will: * Manage a dispersed team of caretakers, including mobile relief and agency caretakers, to ensure they provide a high-quality, safe, and responsive service on our estates, following Council policies and procedures. This includes (but not limited to) inducting and assessing new starters, supporting team training and development, conducting regular one-on-one supervision and team meetings, assessing health and wellbeing, ensuring strict compliance with health and safety, managing performance, conduct, and sickness absence. * Regularly inspect and monitor all communal areas and services provided within the management area, including cleaning standards, estate lighting, horticulture, communal repairs, waste collections, play areas, sports pitches, and garages, to ensure the highest standards are met. * Ensure all health and safety tasks, including fire safety inspections and fire risk assessment actions, are completed within target times and in accordance with procedures * Thoroughly review inspection reports, as well as feedback and complaints from residents and Members, to identify and address areas of concern. Provide clear, accurate, and well-written responses to correspondence from residents, their representatives, councillors, MPs, Council staff, and other agencies regarding estate services matters, ensuring all replies are delivered within the required timeframes. * Maintain your own estate performance reports and keep an oversight of accurate records relating to caretakers’ storage and the maintenance of machinery, materials, and equipment. Regularly inspect caretaker storage areas and welfare facilities to ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations. We require the following: * Proven experience of delivering services to the public. * Experience of leading and managing teams to work flexibly and collaboratively * Knowledge of estate services including grounds maintenance, repairs, and cleaning practices. To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed) If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee. IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE. Look forward to speaking with you soon
