Estates Officer

Dover District Council; Dover; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the United Kingdom is seeking an Estate Officer to manage property valuations and corporate estate management services. Ideal candidates will possess a degree and experience in commercial property, preferably within the public sector. The role requires strong ICT skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a diverse team. Flexible working hours and several employee benefits, including a competitive salary, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Flexible working hours

Local government pension scheme

Benenden Healthcare Membership

Discount scheme

On-site parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or a minimum of 7 years commercial property experience.
• Sound knowledge of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954.
• Full driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the estate team's delivery of a professional valuation and corporate estate management service.
• Provide valuation and estate management advice to other council departments.
• Ensure the Council meets its statutory and contractual obligations.

Skills

Knowledge of commercial and residential property valuation

Good ICT skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience in the public sector

Education

Degree

Relevant technical qualification RICS

Registered Valuer

Job description

The iconic Dover castle, the spectacular White Cliffs country, Sandwich -perhaps themost complete medieval market town in Britain - and the flourishing seaside resort of Deal, all surrounded by the garden of England, are just some of the great reasons for you to choose Dover. Dover District Council has an exciting agenda to deliver first class public services, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do.

As an employer, Dover District Council is proud to provide a supportive, friendly,diverseand flexible working environment in which our employees can thrive.

The role

DDCare looking toappointanEstateOfficer.Thesuccessful candidatepreferablywillbe aqualified Member of the Royal Institution ofChartered Surveyorsanda Registered Valueror have a minimum of 7 years commercial property experience.You will need to be ateam playerandwillfit seamlessly into our busy team, sharingour commitment to deliver excellence.

Working within thePropertyAssetsteamand reporting to theEstate Manager, the successfulcandidatewillbe responsible forassistingwiththeestatesteam’sdelivery of a professional valuation andcorporateestate management service for theCouncil.Assistingthe team to ensure the Council meets itsstatutory and contractual obligations in connection with Dover District Council’s land andcommercialproperty holdings, theywillprovide valuation and estate management advice to other council departments.

What arewelooking for?

• Sound knowledgeofcommercial and residentialproperty valuation, building construction and property defects, commercial estate managementincluding the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954.

• Good ICT skills

• The ability to be able to work both independently and as part of a wider team

• Experience of working in the public sector (desirable)

• Relevant technical qualificationRICS(desirable)and Registered Valuer(desirable)Degree(essential)

• Remuneration will depend on experience.

A full driving license is required for this role.

What do we offer?

We canprovideafriendly andsupportive environmentforyou toexcel in. We also offerseveral employeebenefits, subject toeligibilitycriteria,such as:

• Competitivesalaryandgenerousannualleave

• Flexible working hours(37 hoursper weekwith hybrid working arrangement, pattern to be agreed with line manager).

• Opt-in localgovernment pension scheme, with the opportunity for staff to make advanced voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension

• Benenden Healthcare Membership and Employee Assistance Programme

• Discount scheme, includingreduced membership rates at the local leisure centre

• On-site parking

• Cycle2Work scheme

The quality of your application will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

The closing date for applications is 22ndJanuary2026.

Dateofinterviewsto be confirmedbut will be within 2 weeks of the closing dates.The interview willbequestion-based.