Estates Officer

Wotton-under-edge Town Council; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Wotton-under-Edge Town Council is recruiting an Estates Officer to join a growing team. The role covers care of buildings, parks and public spaces, working alongside the Deputy Estates Manager to inspect, repair and set up spaces for events.

You will support statutory checks, respond to defects and assist contractors on site to keep facilities safe and well maintained. The position is permanent, part-time (25 hours per week) with some evenings and weekends for meetings and events.

Qualifications

• Experience in estates or facilities management.
• Ability to carry out routine inspections and minor repairs.
• Competence in grounds maintenance and event setup.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections of buildings, green spaces and public areas.
• Perform minor repairs and assist with grounds maintenance.
• Set up venues for meetings and events and support on-site operations.
• Support statutory checks and respond to defects as required.
• Liaise with contractors on site and help keep facilities safe and functional.

Skills

Hands-on

Facilities upkeep

Inspections

Event setup

Job description

Contract: Permanent, Part-Time. 25 hours per week with some weekends and evening for meetings and other events

Helping keep Wotton-under-Edge connected, organised and welcoming.

Wotton-under-Edge Town Council is strengthening its operational team as part of a wider period of organisational growth. As more residents, groups and visitors use our buildings, parks and community spaces, we are investing in the practical capability needed to keep the town's estate running smoothly. We are looking for an Estates Officer who takes pride in hands-on work and enjoys helping maintain the places people rely on every day.

About the role

This is a practical, varied role supporting the day-to-day care of the Council's buildings, green spaces and public areas. Working alongside the Deputy Estates Manager, you will carry out routine inspections, minor repairs, grounds maintenance and event setup across a wide range of assets, from play areas and allotments to the cemetery, car parks and community venues.

You will support statutory checks, respond to defects, assist contractors on site and help ensure facilities remain safe, functional and well looked after. No two days are the same, and your work will make a visible difference to how residents experience the town's shared spaces.

Salary: £27,274 - £29,542 per annum pro rata (SCP 7-12)