Estates Manager (Resorts)

East Suffolk Council; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Estates Manager to lead their Property and Place Team. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of commercial property assets, including beach huts and caravan sites, which generate significant revenue. You'll be responsible for strategic leadership, overseeing estates management duties, and collaborating on innovative projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the community while enjoying flexible working arrangements and generous benefits. Join a team dedicated to creating vibrant and sustainable communities for all.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Agile working arrangements

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Discounts on various products and services

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in real estate or related field.
• Professional membership of RICS or equivalent is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all estates management duties including valuations and acquisitions.
• Provide strategic leadership for resort-related assets and manage a team.

Skills

Landlord and Tenant legislation

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Property management

Business case development

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Real Estate or related discipline

Professional membership of RICS

Job description

• East Suffolk Council - Melton, Suffolk IP12 1RT or Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0EQ
• £58,192 - £64,643 per annum
• 37 hours per week
• Full Time - Flexible working and Agile working arrangements
• Permanent

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people's lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Property and Place Team as Estates Manager - Resorts. The successful candidate will be passionate about managing commercial property assets and delivering outstanding services in a vibrant and diverse environment. They will have experience in leading a team of professionals across different sectors and functions.

Your role

East Suffolk Council have around 3000 assets that they manage, 500 of which are non-housing buildings. The portfolio is varied and includes Offices, Town Halls, Depots, Industrial Units, Leisure Centres, Cafes and Kiosks, Beach Huts and Retail. East Suffolk Council's property team comprises over 40 property professionals who are responsible for helping deliver over a third of the council's income.

Resort related assets such as beach huts and caravan sites generate revenue for the council in excess of £2m with significant potential to grow. We are looking for an Estates Manager to provide strategic leadership for this part of the portfolio. You will also be responsible for managing a team including Southwold Harbour/Caravan Site Manager, Yacht Station Manager, Resorts Manager and their respective teams.

As the Estates Manager you will oversee all estates management duties including landlord and tenant, red book valuations, new investment and development opportunities, acquisitions, and disposals. You'll be working closely with the Head of Property and Place to deliver on a range of exciting and innovative projects and work programmes across the portfolio in a timely fashion and to budget.

What you will need

• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification in real estate or a related discipline
• A professional membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or equivalent
• Proven experience as an Asset or Estates Manager or similar role in the public or private sector
• Expert knowledge of Landlord and Tenant legislation and experience in negotiating rent reviews, lease/licence renewals, assignments and other third-party agreements
• Experience developing business cases for new property developments including cash flow analysis and professional support and advice
• Experience in negotiating the settlement of terms for the acquisition and disposal of property, including easements, wayleaves and entry onto land under statutory notice and provide regular cost estimates and scheme progress reports as required
• Ability to provide professional advice and be the point of contact for all day to day property management requirements relating to the Resorts Portfolio
• Whilst not essential, holding registered value status would be highly beneficial, and an ability to undertake a variety of RICS Red Book' Valuations, annual portfolio, Right to Buy valuations and appraisals for disposal or development purposes
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

As the Estates Manager - Resorts, you will work in line with ESC's values of being Proud, Dynamic, Truthful, Good Value, United and will contribute to the ESC vision of promoting a bright, green, open, free, and fair future for all East Suffolk.

Why work for us?

East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary range of £58,192 - £64,643 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. You will also enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays)
• Local government pension scheme
• Agile working arrangements
• Flexible working arrangements, as well as flexi-time scheme which allows individuals to accrue flex leave up to 15 days a year
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
• Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.

The organisation is passionate about supporting their staff to grow and have excellent learning, development and training opportunities available. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team and organisation that strive to ensure that everyone in the district have vibrant and sustainable communities in which local people and businesses can thrive.

To find out more

Please visit our Property and Place page to find out more about the work in East Suffolk.

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Nick Denny at [e-mail].

Closing date: 11.30pm, 9 May 2025.

Interview date: 29 May 2025.

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Descriptions and Job Specification (docx)

Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx). Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).

Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.