Hertfordshire County Council
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
About the team As a key member of the Estates team, you will play a vital role in managing one of the county's most diverse property portfolios. Our estate includes libraries, adult care facilities (supported living schemes, care homes and extra care housing), fire stations, register offices, recycling centres, highways assets, public health facilities, and corporate offices. This breadth of assets provides a unique opportunity to work on a wide variety of property matters that directly support vital public services across Hertfordshire. As a valued member of the team, you will: • Manage and instruct external property management agents and specialist consultants. • Work collaboratively with colleagues across Legal Services, Planning, Property Development, Design and Construction, Facilities Management and service departments. • Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders to deliver property solutions that meet service needs while achieving best value for the Council. • Support the delivery of strategic property initiatives, estate management programmes and major projects across the portfolio. • Lead and contribute to governance and decision-making processes, preparing reports and securing approvals within a democratic and politically sensitive environment. We embrace flexible and hybrid working, offering a combination of office-based, site-based and remote working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. About the role As a Senior Estates Officer, you will help ensure the Council's estate is managed effectively, efficiently and in accordance with the Strategic Asset Management Plan, supporting the delivery of high-quality services for Hertfordshire residents. Your primary focus will be the Adult Care property portfolio, including supported living schemes, care homes and extra care facilities. You will contribute to significant strategic programmes, including the implementation of the Council's Supported Living Strategy and the development of new Extra Care schemes across the county. You will also play an important role in reviewing and transforming the older persons' care home estate, helping to shape property solutions that improve accommodation, enhance service provision and support future service delivery. Reporting to the Strategic Asset and Estates Manager, you will provide expert property and estates advice on a wide range of land and property matters, ensuring compliance with RICS professional standards, relevant legislation and Council policies. The role offers significant variety of estate management, including landlord and tenant matters such as rent reviews, lease renewals and lease re-gears, as well as project delivery, property asset management, strategic reviews, and the provision of professional estates advice to colleagues, service departments, and external stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining professional estate management with strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement. About you We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated property professional who can confidently manage a varied workload and build strong working relationships across a range of stakeholders. Essential: Experience in estate management, property management or a related property discipline, with a sound understanding of professional property practice. Knowledge of landlord and tenant matters and wider estate management principles. Understanding of property, planning and legal issues, with the ability to navigate complex and sensitive situations. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and influence outcomes. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results to deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and present recommendations. Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment. Desirable: Experience of working within a local authority or public sector property environment. Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or progressing towards professional qualification. Experience of delivering strategic property projects.
About the team As a key member of the Estates team, you will play a vital role in managing one of the county's most diverse property portfolios. Our estate includes libraries, adult care facilities (supported living schemes, care homes and extra care housing), fire stations, register offices, recycling centres, highways assets, public health facilities, and corporate offices. This breadth of assets provides a unique opportunity to work on a wide variety of property matters that directly support vital public services across Hertfordshire. As a valued member of the team, you will: • Manage and instruct external property management agents and specialist consultants. • Work collaboratively with colleagues across Legal Services, Planning, Property Development, Design and Construction, Facilities Management and service departments. • Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders to deliver property solutions that meet service needs while achieving best value for the Council. • Support the delivery of strategic property initiatives, estate management programmes and major projects across the portfolio. • Lead and contribute to governance and decision-making processes, preparing reports and securing approvals within a democratic and politically sensitive environment. We embrace flexible and hybrid working, offering a combination of office-based, site-based and remote working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. About the role As a Senior Estates Officer, you will help ensure the Council's estate is managed effectively, efficiently and in accordance with the Strategic Asset Management Plan, supporting the delivery of high-quality services for Hertfordshire residents. Your primary focus will be the Adult Care property portfolio, including supported living schemes, care homes and extra care facilities. You will contribute to significant strategic programmes, including the implementation of the Council's Supported Living Strategy and the development of new Extra Care schemes across the county. You will also play an important role in reviewing and transforming the older persons' care home estate, helping to shape property solutions that improve accommodation, enhance service provision and support future service delivery. Reporting to the Strategic Asset and Estates Manager, you will provide expert property and estates advice on a wide range of land and property matters, ensuring compliance with RICS professional standards, relevant legislation and Council policies. The role offers significant variety of estate management, including landlord and tenant matters such as rent reviews, lease renewals and lease re-gears, as well as project delivery, property asset management, strategic reviews, and the provision of professional estates advice to colleagues, service departments, and external stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining professional estate management with strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement. About you We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated property professional who can confidently manage a varied workload and build strong working relationships across a range of stakeholders. Essential: Experience in estate management, property management or a related property discipline, with a sound understanding of professional property practice. Knowledge of landlord and tenant matters and wider estate management principles. Understanding of property, planning and legal issues, with the ability to navigate complex and sensitive situations. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and influence outcomes. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results to deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and present recommendations. Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment. Desirable: Experience of working within a local authority or public sector property environment. Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or progressing towards professional qualification. Experience of delivering strategic property projects.
Alongside
Bath, Somerset
Job Role: Housing Officer Salary: £28,935 per year Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Location: Covering Somerset, B&NES and North Somerset Additional information: Participation in an on-call, out-of-hours rota Valid driver's license and access to own vehicle - business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work. Flexibility to work until 8:00 PM according to the project needs. Please note, this role involves travel across the South West, including Somerset, B&NES, and North Somerset. As travel is a regular part of the role, please note that mileage and other travel expenses can be claimed back. About Alongside: Alongside is the new name for Julian House. We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England, providing outreach, accommodation and support. Our clients may be sleeping rough, fleeing abuse, rebuilding after trauma, leaving prison, recovering from addiction, or trying to settle safely in a new community. Whatever their starting point, we work alongside people to help build safety, stability and independence. If you'd like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we're looking for! About the Role: As a Housing Officer within our CAS3 (Community Accommodation Service Tier 3) project, you'll be at the heart of supporting individuals leaving prison who might otherwise have nowhere to go. This is your chance to change lives every single day by providing safe, stable temporary accommodation at a crucial turning point in someone's journey. You'll manage a dynamic caseload across the Southwest, working directly with people on probation as they transition back into the community. From helping someone settle into their temporary home to empowering them to build the skills and confidence they need to move on successfully; your support will be essential. No two days are the same - and every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference. Responsibilities include: Collaborative Working: Build strong relationships with partner agencies, keeping them informed of any issues that may affect clients or their accommodation placements. Together, you'll create a safer, more supportive environment for every individual . Welcoming New Clients: Be the first point of support for new arrivals - introducing them to their accommodation, helping them settle in, and clearly outlining expectations so they feel confident and supported from day one. Housing Management: Take pride in maintaining high-quality living environments. You'll ensure properties are safe, secure, and well-kept, promptly identifying and reporting any repairs or maintenance needs to keep homes in top condition. Delivering Outstanding Support: Provide person-centred, strengths-based, and trauma-informed support that empowers clients, builds resilience, and helps them take positive steps toward independence. Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined. You can view the full job description by clicking here. Qualifications / Requirements: Experience working with people who may have complex needs and/or challenging behaviours. Knowledge around the supported housing sector, ideally having worked with people on probation. Driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. Willingness to work flexibly until 8pm, as needed, to support new arrivals into properties. There are many great reasons to join our team! Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan 27 days annual leave , including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part-time staff) 30% staff discount at our charity shops A generous and competitive pension scheme A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators For all the fantastic and valuable work you'll be doing, you'll be eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats. DBS Checks We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy.
Job Role: Housing Officer Salary: £28,935 per year Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Location: Covering Somerset, B&NES and North Somerset Additional information: Participation in an on-call, out-of-hours rota Valid driver's license and access to own vehicle - business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work. Flexibility to work until 8:00 PM according to the project needs. Please note, this role involves travel across the South West, including Somerset, B&NES, and North Somerset. As travel is a regular part of the role, please note that mileage and other travel expenses can be claimed back. About Alongside: Alongside is the new name for Julian House. We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England, providing outreach, accommodation and support. Our clients may be sleeping rough, fleeing abuse, rebuilding after trauma, leaving prison, recovering from addiction, or trying to settle safely in a new community. Whatever their starting point, we work alongside people to help build safety, stability and independence. If you'd like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we're looking for! About the Role: As a Housing Officer within our CAS3 (Community Accommodation Service Tier 3) project, you'll be at the heart of supporting individuals leaving prison who might otherwise have nowhere to go. This is your chance to change lives every single day by providing safe, stable temporary accommodation at a crucial turning point in someone's journey. You'll manage a dynamic caseload across the Southwest, working directly with people on probation as they transition back into the community. From helping someone settle into their temporary home to empowering them to build the skills and confidence they need to move on successfully; your support will be essential. No two days are the same - and every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference. Responsibilities include: Collaborative Working: Build strong relationships with partner agencies, keeping them informed of any issues that may affect clients or their accommodation placements. Together, you'll create a safer, more supportive environment for every individual . Welcoming New Clients: Be the first point of support for new arrivals - introducing them to their accommodation, helping them settle in, and clearly outlining expectations so they feel confident and supported from day one. Housing Management: Take pride in maintaining high-quality living environments. You'll ensure properties are safe, secure, and well-kept, promptly identifying and reporting any repairs or maintenance needs to keep homes in top condition. Delivering Outstanding Support: Provide person-centred, strengths-based, and trauma-informed support that empowers clients, builds resilience, and helps them take positive steps toward independence. Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined. You can view the full job description by clicking here. Qualifications / Requirements: Experience working with people who may have complex needs and/or challenging behaviours. Knowledge around the supported housing sector, ideally having worked with people on probation. Driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. Willingness to work flexibly until 8pm, as needed, to support new arrivals into properties. There are many great reasons to join our team! Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan 27 days annual leave , including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part-time staff) 30% staff discount at our charity shops A generous and competitive pension scheme A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators For all the fantastic and valuable work you'll be doing, you'll be eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats. DBS Checks We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy.
