Estates Manager

Wotton-under-edge Town Council; Alderley; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wotton-under-Edge Town Council is seeking an Estates Manager to lead the council's estate, including land, buildings and public spaces, ensuring safety, compliance and value for money.

You will oversee capital projects, refurbishment programmes and long-term asset planning, while modernising systems and improving resilience. Strong leadership, budgeting and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Senior level experience in estates, facilities or asset management across multiple sites
• Strong understanding of planned and preventative maintenance and statutory compliance
• Experience leading teams, managing contractors and overseeing capital/refurbishment projects
• Confidence managing budgets, financial planning and value for money assessments
• Clear communication skills and ability to influence and build relationships
• Sound judgement and problem solving in high-pressure environments
• NEBOSH or equivalent (desirable) and heritage/listed buildings experience (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across land, buildings and public spaces, ensuring safety, compliance and well maintained assets
• Oversee capital projects, refurbishment programmes and long-term asset planning
• Modernise systems and improve operational resilience
• Lead the Estates Team and guide service delivery
• Ensure inspections, risk assessments and contractor activity meet high standards
• Act as lead for health and safety and building regulations

Skills

Senior estates/facilities/asset mgmt

Maintenance planning

Team leadership

Budget management

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Problem solving

NEBOSH or equivalent (desirable)

Job description

Estates Manager Location: Wotton-under-Edge Town Council, The Civic Centre, 2 Gloucester Street, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7DN Salary: £36,581 - £40,444 per annum (SCP 24-28) Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week with some weekends and evening for meetings and other events Leading Wotton under Edge's estate into its next phase of development. Wotton under Edge Town Council is entering a period of significant organisational growth. As responsibilities evolve, expectations rise and the wider Gloucestershire landscape shifts, the Council is strengthening its operational capacity, modernising systems and investing in the capability needed for the future. We are looking for an Estates Manager to lead this next phase of development and ensure the Council's buildings, green spaces and public infrastructure are managed professionally, safely and sustainably.

About the role

This is a pivotal moment to join the organisation. The Council is refreshing its Town Plan, preparing for the wider
implications of Local Government Reorganisation and strengthening how it manages its estate. As Estates Manager, you will provide strategic leadership across all land, buildings and public spaces, ensuring the estate is safe, compliant and well maintained. You will oversee capital projects, refurbishment programmes and long term asset planning, while modernising systems and improving operational resilience. You will act as the Council's lead officer for health and safety, statutory compliance and building
regulations, ensuring inspections, risk assessments and contractor activity are delivered to high standards. You will lead the Estates Team, guide operational delivery and help ensure the Council's assets remain welcoming, reliable and ready for community use.

About you

To succeed, you will bring:

• Senior level experience in estates, facilities or asset management, ideally across multiple sites
• Strong understanding of planned and preventative maintenance, statutory compliance and building regulations
• Experience leading teams, managing contractors and overseeing capital or refurbishment projects
• Confidence managing budgets, financial planning and value for money assessments
• Clear communication skills and the ability to influence, advise and build strong relationships
• Sound judgement and problem solving capability in sensitive or high pressure environments
• NEBOSH or equivalent (desirable), and experience with heritage or listed buildings (desirable)

You will be a trusted leader, a steady presence and a key contributor to the Council's future direction. Your work will help ensure the estate is managed confidently, safely and efficiently, and that the Council remains ready for new responsibilities as the organisation grows. If you are motivated by public service, confident in leading operational services and keen to help shape Wotton under Edge's next chapter, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make an impact.

Closing date: 5pm, Thursday 1 October

Interviews: Interviews take place in person week commencing 12th October 2026