Estates Officer in Manchester

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, worked across 5 days, including weekend working or 14 hours in Week 1 and 21 hours in Week 2 on a repeating fortnightly rota, including weekend working.

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent with ability for Part Time / Job Share.

Additional Payments: 6.7% Flexibility Payment.

Closing Date: 30 September 2026.

Interview Method: In Person (Face to Face).

Legal Right to Work: In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.

This role is subject to:

• Driving Licence – you must always hold a full valid driving licence.
• DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.

We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic individuals who embody the Our Manchester Values. If you know what quality looks like, are motivated and driven, and are committed to helping us further enhance our parks and green spaces, we would love to hear from you.

As an Estate Officer, your key focus will be maintaining high quality standards and ensuring the parks and green spaces you cover are clean, safe and green. You will play an important role in helping to deliver a positive experience for all visitors. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Parks Service and make a real difference to some of Manchester's most valued parks and green spaces.

The successful candidates will carry out park, play area and building inspections, alongside a range of maintenance tasks, to ensure facilities are clean, safe, welcoming and operating to the required quality standards. They will be responsible for maintaining the internal and external appearance of buildings and their surrounding areas, undertaking inspections, engaging with residents and park users, reporting any issues that require attention, and seeing identified works through to completion.

Working closely with colleagues across the Parks Service, wider Council departments and external partners, they will be strong communicators who take pride in delivering high standards and creating welcoming environments for visitors. We are looking for individuals who understand what good quality looks like and are committed to ensuring Manchester's parks and green spaces remain places that people can enjoy with confidence and pride.

About the Candidate:

• Communication Skills: Demonstrates an understanding of the views of others and communicates in a realistic and practical manner using appropriate language and medium, listens attentively to views and issues of others.
• Planning and Organisation: Provides work on time and to required standard and is capable of prioritising own workload in order to meet deadlines.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making: Ability to interpret basic rules and guidelines in order to resolve queries.
• Creative Skills: Ability to find solutions to situations that are presented of a routine nature.
• Strategic Thinking: Has awareness and generates ideas which contribute to the services or organisational strategy.
• ICT Skills: Ability to use multiple applications, systems and associated software packages.

Benefits we offer:

• Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension - You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications.
• A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council:

At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.

Support During the Process:

• Interview Adjustments: Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview.
• Accessible Formats: Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top of our careers page.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme:

We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panel's minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:

• Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans
• Current or former care leavers
• Have a disability or long-term condition

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme or any MCC positive action programme, please indicate this within the Supporting Statement section of your application.

When You Join Us:

We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering:

• A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
• Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.
• A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly.

What we will need from you if you’re successful:

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

Pre-Employment Checks:

If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for. As a guide, these checks may include:

• Proof of Right to Work: You’ll need to provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK.
• References: We’ll require references from your current and previous employer(s).
• Proof of Qualifications: Evidence of qualifications relevant to the role will be required.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: A criminal record check may be necessary, depending on the role.
• Proof of Manchester Residency: For some roles, you may need to demonstrate that you reside within the boundaries of Manchester City Council.
• Police Vetting: Some roles may require police vetting to ensure suitability for accessing sensitive law enforcement systems or information.
• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Clearance: BPSS clearance is primarily used for roles that involve access to government data, systems, or assets.
• Driving Licence: If the role requires driving, we’ll need evidence of your valid driving licence.

These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve.

Other relevant information:

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.