Head of Estates / Estates Manager

AWD online; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 73,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Wokingham is seeking a Head of Estates / Estates Manager to lead the estate management function. This role requires strong leadership to oversee asset management, ensure compliance, and drive sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a chartered membership of RICS and experience in public sector estates management. The role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite gym

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Chartered membership of RICS is essential.
• Experience in public sector or local government estates management is required.
• Proven experience in developing policies and asset strategies is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Act as the organisation's principal advisor for estate management.
• Lead production and implementation of the Asset Management Plan.
• Manage commercial and operational property budgets.

Skills

Strategic Planning Skills

Leadership Ability

Estates Management Background

Property Portfolio Expertise

Education

Professional Qualification: Chartered membership of RICS

Job description

Head of Estates / Estates Manager

A great opportunity for an experienced property professional to lead estate management, valuation and strategic asset planning within a diverse public sector portfolio, using strong leadership and organisational skills to deliver high-quality services.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Estates Surveyor, Strategic Asset Manager, Property Services Manager, Senior Valuation Surveyor, Asset Strategy Manager.

Salary: £73,452 to £80,878 per annum + Benefits

Location: Hybrid role – working part from the office in Wokingham and part from home

Job type: Full‑Time, Permanent

Working hours: 37 hours per week

Job Overview

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Head of Estates / Estates Manager to drive strategic property management and support effective Corporate Landlord functions across a varied estate.

As Head of Estates / Estates Manager you will oversee the development and delivery of the organisation’s Asset Management Plan, ensuring value for money, sustainability and compliance across operational and commercial assets.

As the Head of Estates / Estates Manager you will provide expert estates management, professional valuation insight and leadership to a skilled team, supporting service improvement and commercial portfolio performance.

Duties

• Providing Strategic Estates Advice: Acting as the organisation’s principal advisor for estate management
• Delivering Asset Management Planning: Leading production, implementation and monitoring of the Asset Management Plan
• Managing Corporate Landlord Functions: Ensuring efficient, compliant and value‑driven use of the property portfolio
• Overseeing Budgets: Managing commercial and operational property budgets, including income and capital investment
• Leading Asset Reviews: Driving the Asset Review process to identify improvement and optimisation opportunities
• Supporting Acquisitions and Disposals: Overseeing property transactions to support organisational priorities
• Championing Sustainability: Supporting carbon‑reduction and environmental initiatives across the estate
• Providing Team Leadership: Managing and developing the Estates team to deliver high‑quality professional services

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Professional Qualification: Chartered membership of RICS
• Estates Management Background: Previous experience in public sector or local government estates management
• Strategic Planning Skills: Proven experience of developing and delivering policies and asset strategies
• Property Portfolio Expertise: Experience with acquisitions, disposals and valuation processes
• Leadership Ability: A background in managing and developing professional teams

Desirable

• Registered Valuer Status: RICS Registered Valuer accreditation
• Continuous Improvement Experience: Proven experience of service improvement within estates or property functions

Benefits

• 31 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of service) plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• GP helpline (7 days a week)
• Employee Assistance Programme, including a 24/7 helpline
• Free eye tests and flu vaccines
• Free onsite gym
• Salary sacrifice schemes – including Car and Cycle to Work schemes
• Local and lifestyle discounts
• Move through Menopause course
• Sports and social group activities
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee networks

And much more!

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Job Ref: AWDO-P14144

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