Principal Estates Surveyor - Ebley Mill - Stroud in Bedford

We are seeking an enthusiastic Surveyor to contribute to the delivery of a quality property management service for the council. This is a particularly important time to join us as the council prepares for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). This role will be important to helping us maintain service delivery and ensuring we are well positioned for the future.

This role would suit someone experienced in Estate Management who is ready to pursue their General Practice surveying career working in a small but high-profile team. You will be responsible for your own varied caseload and have the ability to assist with both the strategic and day-to-day management of our property portfolio.

Applicants will ideally hold a degree in Estate Management or equivalent and be a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS). This is an extremely diverse role requiring a wide range of qualities. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential, and you will need to demonstrate a real passion for providing excellent customer service.

The ideal candidate will have, or wish to gain, experience of working in the public sector and will have direct interaction with tenants, the public, and members of the council. You should be thorough and diligent with a genuine interest in solving complex problems. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a professional manner, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. An ability to produce and maintain accurate records and be proficient in the use of IT, including competency at using MS Office, is also required.

In exchange for your expertise, experience, and enthusiasm, we provide a range of staff benefits. We are committed to supporting all employees through the transition related to local government reorganisation planned for Gloucestershire, which may result in changes to structures and services. Potential changes are provisionally timetabled for April 2028.

It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientations, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities. We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates and value the diverse lived experiences they bring. We recognise the wide range of cognitive strengths that contribute to delivering high-quality services.

We are committed to ensuring that every applicant can participate fully and fairly in our recruitment process. To support this, we offer workplace adjustments at every stage. Please let us know if you have any additional requirements as we are here to help create a positive, inclusive, and equitable experience for all.

Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council’s HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children.

Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, and unapologetically ambitious.

Region: Ebley Mill - Stroud

Salary: GBP 45,091 per annum (pay award pending)

Package: Excellent pension scheme - Flexi Working Scheme - Hybrid working approach - Employee Wellbeing Offer - For more information please see the benefits section on our website.

Contractual hours: 37

Basis: Permanent