At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage teams delivering top-notch estate services like grounds maintenance and cleaning.
- Company: Join a dynamic housing service focused on community and resident satisfaction.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Enjoy a proactive role with opportunities for continuous improvement and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in estate services and strong people management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
About The Role
Were looking for an experienced and people focused Estate Services Manager to lead frontline estate services across a defined geographical area. Estate Services sits at the frontline of our housing service and is often the first and most frequent point of contact for residents. As an Estate Services Manager, youll be responsible for leading and managing teams delivering high-quality estate services, such as grounds maintenance, cleaning, waste management and associated contractor services.
Youll oversee day to day service delivery, carry out regular estate inspections, and ensure standards are met consistently. Youll work closely with contractors and colleagues across Housing and Neighbourhood teams to identify issues early, resolve problems effectively and improve resident satisfaction. A key part of the role is ensuring health & safety compliance, effective use of resources and continuous service improvement. Youll be based at one of our local estate offices and may occasionally be required to work from other locations or attend meetings outside core business hours.
About you
Youre a confident and proactive manager with experience working in a frontline estate services environment. Youre comfortable leading teams, managing operational delivery and maintaining high standards in a visible, customer focused role.
- Experience working in an Estate Services, grounds maintenance, cleaning or similar environment, with a strong understanding of health & safety, including risk assessments, COSHH and lone working
- Proven people management and leadership skills, including recruiting, motivating and supporting teams, holding one to ones and addressing performance issues
- A proactive, solutions focused approach with strong problem-solving skills
- An understanding of value for money and service charges, with the ability to manage resources efficiently and identify opportunities for improvement
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Estate Services Manager - Grounds Maintenance in Westcott employer: Southern Housing
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