Estate Operations Manager

Bolton Council; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Bolton is seeking an experienced Estate Operations Manager to lead the Estates Management team. Responsibilities include overseeing commercial and operational estate management, developing strategies to enhance the property's performance, and ensuring compliance with property contracts. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Estates Management, MRICS accreditation, and strong skills in presentation and office software. The role offers benefits like generous leave, flexible working, and gym discounts.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible work opportunities

Access to a Pension Scheme

Exclusive rewards and benefits

Employee wellbeing and support services

Qualifications

• Experience in local government or public sector desirable.
• Good understanding of estates and facilities management.
• Specified level of spoken English required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Estates Management team.
• Develop and implement estate management strategies.
• Ensure property contracts are in place and undertake reviews.

Skills

Strong MS Office skills

Excellent verbal and written presentation skills

Excellent organisation skills

Education

Degree level education or equivalent qualification in Estates Management

MRICS or equivalent accreditation

Job description

Overview

Bolton Council is transforming its estate to meet the needs of its workforce and communities. We are looking for an experienced Estate Operations Manager to lead a team of estates and property managers responsible for the delivery and management of the corporate and commercial investment estate.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Estates Management team, overseeing commercial and operational estate management, including tenant management and rental income.
• Play an active role in Corporate Property Services Senior Leadership Team and help drive forward the organisation to achieve its vision and goals.
• Develop and implement comprehensive estate management strategies and processes to optimise the performance and value of the property estate portfolio.
• Ensure appropriate leases, licences, tenancies, easements and wayleaves and other property contracts are in place and undertake property reviews and option appraisals.
• Support the delivery of the Council's aims and objectives.

Qualifications

• Essential Qualification: Degree level education or equivalent professional qualification in an Estates Management Discipline.
• MRICS or comparable industry recognised accreditation.
• Prior local government or similar public sector experience.
• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills, strong MS Office skills and competence in online reporting and document management systems.
• Good understanding of estates, facilities management and the wider property industry is desirable.
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Must have specified level of spoken English as part of the fluency duty.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Flexible work opportunities.
• Access to a Pension Scheme.
• Exclusive rewards and benefits including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes.
• Employee wellbeing and support services.