Estates and Asset Manager

Erewash Borough Council; Long Eaton; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Long Eaton is seeking an experienced Estates and Asset Manager to lead and inspire a skilled team. The role involves overseeing property asset management, enhancing community benefits, and working towards strategic asset management. Candidates should be chartered RICS members with strategic management experience. This position offers a salary between £49,282 to £53,460 with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Free workplace car parking

Training and CPD opportunities

Flexible working policies

Discounted leisure membership

Access to employee benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic asset and estate management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a skilled estates team delivering efficient, high‑quality property services.
• Deliver the new Property Asset Management Plan and support strategic transformation.
• Handle acquisitions, disposals, leases, and valuations to maximize community benefit.
• Advise on estate planning and regeneration at a strategic level.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration across the public estate.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree/diploma in Estate Management

Chartered Member of RICS

Job description

Estates and Asset Manager

Directorate: Environmental & Community Services
Department: Property and Leisure Services
Salary: Grade I – £49,282 to £53,460 per year + £5,000 welcome payment*
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Long Eaton Town Hall, Derby Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 1HU
Hybrid working is available – there is an expectation to attend the office 2-3 times a week

Overview

Derbyshire is on the brink of a significant transformation. With local government reorganisation on the horizon, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help shape how public land and property assets are managed, shared, and developed across the region.

What You Will Do

• Lead and inspire a skilled estates team delivering efficient, high‑quality property services.
• Shape the future by delivering the new Property Asset Management Plan and supporting strategic transformation.
• Handle acquisitions, disposals, leases, and valuations to maximise community benefit.
• Advise senior leaders and partners on estate planning and regeneration at a strategic level.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration and smarter working across the public estate.

About You

• Chartered Member of RICS with a degree/diploma in Estate Management.
• Proven experience in strategic asset and estate management.
• Strong negotiation, leadership, and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and passion for public value.

Why Join Us?

• A Time of Transformation – help redefine how local government assets serve communities.
• Flexible Working – hybrid and family‑friendly policies that support work‑life balance.
• Career Growth – training, mentoring, and CPD opportunities.
• Impact & Innovation – shape a greener, more efficient property portfolio for future generations.
• Great location & benefits – free parking, good transport links, generous leave, and access to the LGPS.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave: 29 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years of service) plus 8 bank holidays.
• Free workplace car parking.
• Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development.
• Family‑friendly flexible and hybrid working policies.
• Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and salary sacrifice scheme for voluntary contributions.
• Discounted leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme.
• Access to VIVUP employee benefits discount and salary sacrifice scheme.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement that clearly demonstrates suitability and experience for the role. Submit an application online before the closing date of Sunday 7th December 2025 at midnight. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 15th December 2025.

Equal Opportunities

We are positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. We also support the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.