• We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Service Manager Estates to lead the Estates Team.

• This is a key role responsible for 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.

• Lead and manage the Estates Team to ensure effective and efficient estate management for Dorset Council.

• Provide professional advice on all estate management matters, including strategic asset planning.

• Manage the Estates Budget, ensuring financial efficiency.

• Identify new income opportunities, improve yields, or suggest repurposing of assets to maximise revenue.

• Undertake asset acquisitions and lettings of council property assets.

• Supervise the team to carry out rent reviews, respond to tenant enquiries, develop heads of terms, and instruct legal teams regarding leases.

• Collaborate with the Head of Service and Service Manager for Strategic Asset Management to deliver the Strategic Asset Management Plan.

• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation for properties leased or licensed to third parties and ensure properties are maintained in accordance with lease terms.

• Establish Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and agree roles and responsibilities with Service Users for individual locations.

• 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.

• Work to raise standards, support excellent service delivery, and ensure compliance with all council policies, procedures, and legislation.

• Plan and implement a system for addressing overdue rent reviews, lease renewals, and other outstanding estate management matters.

• Provide updates and reports to the Senior Management Team (SMT), Head of Service, and governance boards.

• Significant experience in leading estate management for a similar organisation.

• Proven ability to work effectively at pace and under pressure.

• Strong organisational and management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

• Strong understanding of estate management processes, property transactions, and compliance with relevant legislation.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to report and present effectively to senior stakeholders.

• The closing date: 23/05/2025.

• Hybrid working arrangements – 2 days/week – from the office, 3 days/week – WFH.

• Full-time role – 37 Hr/week.