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Council HR and Governance Support; New Jersey; On-site; USD 66,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Wotton under Edge Town Council is seeking an Estates Manager to lead the management of its estate, including land, buildings and public spaces. The role focuses on safety, compliance and long-term asset planning to support community use and resilience.

You will oversee capital projects and refurbishment programmes while modernising systems and strengthening operational capability. This hands-on leadership position handles health and safety, building regulations and contractor activity to ensure

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across all land, buildings and public spaces, ensuring the estate is safe and well maintained.
• Oversee capital projects, refurbishment programmes and long-term asset planning.
• Lead health and safety, statutory compliance and building regulations, with inspections and contractor activity.

Job description

Leading Wotton under Edge’s estate into its next phase of development.

Wotton under Edge Town Council is entering a period of significant organisational growth. As responsibilities evolve, expectations rise and the wider Gloucestershire landscape shifts, the Council is strengthening its operational capacity, modernising systems and investing in the capability needed for the future. We are looking for an Estates Manager to lead this next phase of development and ensure the Council’s buildings, green spaces and public infrastructure are managed professionally, safely and sustainably.

About the role

This is a pivotal moment to join the organisation. The Council is refreshing its Town Plan, preparing for the wider implications of Local Government Reorganisation and strengthening how it manages its estate. As Estates Manager, you will provide strategic leadership across all land, buildings and public spaces, ensuring the estate is safe, compliant and well maintained. You will oversee capital projects, refurbishment programmes and long term asset planning, while modernising systems and improving operational resilience.

You will act as the Council’s lead officer for health and safety, statutory compliance and building regulations, ensuring inspections, risk assessments and contractor activity are delivered to high standards. You will lead the Estates and Facilities Team, guide operational delivery and help ensure the Council’s assets remain welcoming, reliable and ready for community use.