Head of Estates

Head of EstatesFrimley, field based£50K per annum plus car allowance

Our client is seeking a Head of Estates to join their team in their Frimley office. As part of the leadership team, you will lead and direct an established team of Area Managers whilst supporting the Director with the group’s operational plans and business strategies. You will:

• Actively promote the importance of maintaining high standards of professionalism whilst creating a positive, fun and supportive ethos within the team
• Support, guide and empower the team
• Observe trends and identify gaps for training requirements for individuals
• Create an environment of continuous improvement within your team
• Work closely with the Director, protect the reputation of the group at all times, assessing any areas of concern
• Define and implement plans to ensure targets and strategies are achieved
• Plan, control and authorise expenditure to ensure value for money is achieved for customers
• Review all draft budgets and accounts
• Identify opportunities to achieve cost efficiencies through effective strategy, contractor selection and contract negotiation
• Produce and distribute business and financial reports
• Clearly promote co-operation and collaboration across the organisation, openly sharing ideas, considering views of others & actively providing support for cross business initiatives
• Build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Work closely with the wider teams to ensure they are consistently providing a high level of customer service and resolve issues promptly and effectively
• Provide assistance, advice, information and guidance on housing and lease matters
• Represent the business at stakeholder meetings and/or provide supporting reports as required
• Measure, monitor and review estate performance to ensure full compliance with health and safety statutory requirements are met
• Continually develop own knowledge in all compliance areas to ensure up-to-date and where necessary, actively seek training to fill knowledge gaps.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the vision/strategy of the Group

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a professional qualification in surveying or property management related subject
• Have 5+ years’ experience working at senior level in leasehold property management’ and managing a high performing team
• Have proven experience leading & managing projects
• Have proven experience of managing health and safety in residential accommodation
• Have a strong commercial acumen particularly in decision-making & negotiation.
• Have the ability to communicate ideas, clearly & persuasively
• Have a strong working knowledge on Microsoft Office
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have a full clean UK driving license

Working hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

Benefits include 27 days holiday + BH, pension, life cover, sick pay scheme and long-standing awards.