Estates Officer

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

Job summary

Wotton-under-Edge Town Council is seeking an Estates Officer to take pride in hands-on work maintaining the town's buildings, green spaces and public areas.

Working with the Deputy Estates Manager, you will carry out routine inspections, minor repairs, grounds maintenance and event setup, ensuring safety, compliance and a well‑looked‑after estate for residents and hirers.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in facilities, maintenance or estates work.
• Ability to carry out minor repairs, inspections and outdoor tasks.
• A steady, helpful approach when working with residents, hirers and contractors.
• Strong organisation and the ability to manage competing tasks.
• Awareness of safe working practices, PPE and basic compliance routines.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a small team.
• Reliability, professionalism and pride in maintaining community spaces.
• Local government or community facilities experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day care of the Council's buildings, green spaces and public areas.
• Carry out routine inspections, minor repairs, grounds maintenance and event setup across assets.
• Support statutory checks, respond to defects and assist contractors on site.
• Help ensure facilities remain safe, functional and well looked after.
• Play an important part in strengthening the resilience of the facilities function.

Skills

Facilities experience

Minor repairs

Outdoor tasks

Organisation

Safety awareness

Independent work

Reliability

Local government experience

Job description

Estates Officer

Location: Wotton-under-Edge Town Council, The Civic Centre, 2 Gloucester Street, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7DN

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

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.

As the Council grows, you will play an important part in strengthening the resilience of our facilities function and supporting improvements across the estate.

About you

You will bring:

• Practical experience in facilities, maintenance or estates work
• Confidence carrying out minor repairs, inspections and outdoor tasks
• A steady, helpful approach when working with residents, hirers and contractors
• Strong organisation and the ability to manage competing tasks
• Awareness of safe working practices, PPE and basic compliance routines
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a small team
• Reliability, professionalism and pride in maintaining community spaces
• Experience in local government or community facilities is helpful, but what matters most is your practical capability, your attention to detail and your commitment to public service.

If you enjoy hands‑on work, take pride in keeping places in good condition and want to help maintain the spaces that matter most to the community, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to Wotton‑under‑Edge's next phase of development

Closing date: 5pm, Tuesday 13th October 2026

Interviews: In person week commencing 26th October 2026