Estates Service Manager (Dorset)

Medico Partners; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in council estate management seeks a Service Manager Estates to lead their team for a 3-month temporary contract. The role focuses on strategic estate management, driving income opportunities, and maintaining compliance. Candidates must have relevant experience and a degree, with the ability to work under pressure while providing professional estate management expertise.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading estate management.
• Ability to work at pace and under pressure.
• Work from Dorset Council Offices 2 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Estates Team for effective estate management.
• Responsible for Estates Budget and income generation.
• Accountable for operational and commercial property transactions.

Skills

Leadership

Estate Management

Budget Management

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Job Title: Service Manager Estates

Location: Hybrid (Travel Required)

Contract Type: 3 months, temporary

Salary: £400-£500 DOE

Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Service Manager Estates to lead the Estates Team. The role is critical in ensuring the effective and efficient management of the council’s estate portfolio. The successful candidate will provide professional estate management expertise, drive income generation, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Estates Team to provide effective and efficient estate management.
• Provide professional advice on estate management matters.
• Responsible for Estates Budget.
• Seek to improve and maximise income from the estate by creating new income opportunities, improving yields, or by suggested re-purposing.
• Work closely with the Head of Service and Service Manager for Strategic Asset Management to deliver the Strategic Asset Management Plan.
• Accountable for all operational and commercial property transactions, including occupational agreements, lease/contract tenancy arrangements, rent reviews, service charges, landlord consents, income and debt management, property insurance, repairs, dilapidations, breach of covenants, commercial surveying, and asset valuations. Ensure standards are maintained, service delivery is excellent, and compliance with policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Plan and implement systems to address overdue rent reviews, lease renewals, and other estate management matters.
• Provide updates and reports to SMT, Head of Service, and governance boards.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Significant experience in leading estate management for a similar organization.
• Ability to work at pace and under pressure.
• Ability to work from Dorset Council Offices 2 days per week.

Reports to: Head of Service for Assets & Property

Hours per week: 37 hours, 5 days per week

Please apply below or call us on 0121 270 8878 between 09:00-17:00, Monday to Friday.

For assistance, email us at [e-mail].