Estates Officer

Estates Officer

Location: Council Offices, Benfleet

Job Title: Estates Officer

Full Time – 37 hours per week
Grade: 6 –Starting £33,699

Castle Point Borough Council is seeking an Estates Officer to join our Estates team within the Commercial & Assets Directorate. This is a key role in managing the Council’s diverse property portfolio, including commercial, leisure, and housing assets.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Manage lease renewals, rent reviews, and lettings of Council-owned properties
• Provide valuation advice and support regeneration projects
• Assist with acquisitions, disposals, and property-related negotiations
• Maintain and update the Council’s Asset Register and property database
• Prepare reports, budgets, and technical documentation
• Ensure compliance with legislation, health and safety, and best practice

Key Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines
• Strong IT literacy and numeric ability
• Knowledge of property management and landlord/tenant procedures

Essential Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience in commercial property management, acquisitions, and disposals
• Understanding of relevant legislation and health & safety requirements
• Full driving licence and own vehicle

Desirable:

• Working towards MRICS or similar professional qualification
• Experience in the public sector or local authority environment

Not only is this a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on the Council’s asset strategy, but you’ll also benefit from:

• 27 days annual leave
• FREE gym membership
• Flexible working arrangements

For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact:
Felix Mukadaya – fmukadaya@castlepoint.gov.uk

The successful applicant will be subject to a Standard Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Castle Point Borough Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer Focus.
Castle Point Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Related Documents

• PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf (238kb)
• Estates Officer JD.pdf (168kb)