Hybrid Estate & Asset Manager – Lead Public Properties

Kirklees Council; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

Excellent annual leave entitlement

Supportive leadership team

Opportunity to lead borough-wide asset

Job summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Service Manager Estates to lead the operational management of its corporate estate, ensuring assets are well-maintained and occupied to support public services. The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and a focus on service improvements within a complex council environment.

Experience in property/estate management is essential, preferably with MRICS/FRICS or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a property, estates or asset management environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Proven track record of delivering property outcomes and service improvements.

Responsibilities

• Leading estate management functions across the Council’s portfolio.
• Managing landlord and tenant matters, rent reviews and lease compliance.
• Supporting asset optimisation and income generation initiatives.
• Providing professional estate management advice to Council services.

Skills

Estate management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Public sector experience

Education

MRICS/FRICS or equivalent

Job description

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Service Manager Estates to lead the operational management of its corporate estate, ensuring assets are well-maintained and occupied to support public services. The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and a focus on service improvements within a complex council environment.

Experience in property/estate management is essential, preferably with MRICS/FRICS or equivalent.