Interim Estates Services Manager

• Opportunity to lead and improve essential estate services, making a real impact
• Play a key role in building safety and compliance, ensuring estates meet fire risk standards

About Our Client

The client is a housing organisation dedicated to providing safe, well-maintained, and high-quality living environments for residents. They focus on delivering efficient estate services, managing service charges, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations while fostering strong community engagement.

Job Description

• Oversee Estate Services Management - Ensure effective delivery of cleaning, caretaking, grounds maintenance, refuse, concierge, and other estate services through in-house teams and external contractors.
• Lead and Develop Teams - Manage and support estate support officers and coordinators, driving strong team performance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Contract and Service Charge Management - Oversee all aspects of contract procurement, monitoring, and service charge budgeting to ensure value for money and compliance with leases and tenancy agreements.
• Health, Safety, and Compliance - Ensure buildings meet fire safety and health regulations, managing risk assessments and maintaining safe communal spaces for residents.
• Stakeholder Collaboration - Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to enhance service delivery, improve resident satisfaction, and implement strategic improvements.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will be a strong leader with expertise in estate management, contract procurement, and service charge oversight, ensuring compliance and value for money. They will have excellent people skills, a deep understanding of health and safety regulations, and the ability to drive team performance and service improvements.

What's on Offer

The role offers a competitive day rate, hybrid working with three days in the office, and the opportunity to lead and improve estate services for a well-established housing organization. The successful candidate will benefit from professional development, a dynamic work environment, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on resident communities.