Job Description

VACANCY: Estates and Stewardship Manager

Salary: 47,347 - 51,424

Location: Lawley Telford

Are you interested in estate, property and leasehold management, have great people skills and a desire to make a difference? Then this is an unmissable opportunity to work for an organisation like BVT. We are looking for an Estates and Stewardship Manager to work in Lawley, being part of our Estates and Stewardship Team, to deliver expert estate management, stewardship, property alterations, community development and guidance to a wide range of customers.



Over recent years we have been going through significant transformational change to build our organisational strength and embed our values. We are looking for talented people from a wide range of backgrounds, who are adaptable in an ever changing and exciting environment to join us



We aspire to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. To help achieve this, we offer job opportunities that are agile and centred on personal and professional development in an environment where well-being and work-life balance is a key part of our culture.


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Job Profile

Managing our estate and delivering successful stewardship services, in line with our Long Term Stewardship Agreement and Lawley Estate Design Guide, requires an attention to detail and focus on delivering a high-quality service. Recognising the heritage of our estate is important to us and our customers so working with residents to maintain their homes, and BVT to successfully manage our wider estate is key, whilst also being open and creative to find solutions to the ever increasing challenges we face.



We have a portfolio that includes freehold, leasehold and socially rented homes and are also responsible for a number of green open spaces, woodlands and community facilities. As the Estates and Stewardship Manager you will be working and learning in a fast paced environment, including providing some advice and support to our colleagues across BVT, that will expose you to a diverse range of activities that will advance your experience, skills and develop your career.



You will lead a team responsible for the management of our Lawley estate, including ensuring that property alterations are managed effectively and efficiently and in line with the home owners transfer documents and Design Guide that are in place. This role will see you manage property records, management of property alterations and estate management and working with customers to ensure we are delivering excellent services. As a key member of the Estates and Stewardship Leadership Team, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of a highly regarded service with the opportunity to shape these services and continue the legacy of one of the country's longest established stewardship models. You will work in partnership with colleagues to deliver great services to your internal and external customers. The role will involve:


Lead the Estates and Stewardship Team to deliver a consistently high quality, Estates and Stewardship service (tenure neutral) to our residents and communities. Be a key member of the Estates and Stewardship Services Leadership Team, supporting the Head of Service with the development and implementation of organisational and team Lead on the development and review of policy, processes and system improvements and the creation and delivery of your Team Plans. Lead, manage, coach and develop the Estates and Stewardship Team to ensure continual improvement in business performance, value for money and customer satisfaction. Work in partnership across BVT and external partners to ensure delivery of BVT's Corporate Plan, legislative and regulatory compliance.

Candidate Profile

You will be values driven and focused on delivering great services.



We look for talented people from a wide range of backgrounds who are just as passionate about our values of partnership, fairness, quality, integrity and innovation as we are.



You will bring drive, tenacity, a credible track record of leadership and of building strong, supportive and effective working relationships with key stakeholders that deliver real and valuable outcomes. You will bring the following key experience and skills for the role:


Good Standard of education or relevant professional qualification Or significant experience in the sector Strong leadership skills in teams achieving business goals, KPIs and team and individual targets. Financial and performance management, including management of budgets and delivering value for money. Excellent track record of identifying and implementing improvements to services and processes. Demonstrable experience of strong partnership working and contract management. Experience of working in Estate Management, Housing, Building, Property or Planning (or a combination) Customer focused and a commitment to quality and a positive customer experience. Excellent communication, organisational, problem solving and ICT skills. Flexibility of working to meet service expectations which will include evenings and weekends.

Benefits

At BVT we offer a comprehensive reward and benefits package to assist and support employees with everyday healthcare costs, savings towards leisure activities and planning for retirement.



These include:


Basic 32 days holiday (29 days basic, 3 days at Christmas) plus 8 statutory days. Flexible Working. A competitive employer contributed pension scheme of 10% Healthcare scheme which is free to all employees offering cashback towards optical, dental, therapy treatments, consultations and scans together with counselling sessions and a 24 hour helpline Savings on leisure activities with Trust Treats, offering discounted products and services both online and on the high street. You can make savings on your everyday shopping, holidays and insurance. Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Extensive support towards learning and development ensuring that all staff are offered opportunities to develop their skills and careers. Life assurance 4x annual salary.

Meet BVT - who we are and what do we do?

Creating and sustaining communities where people can thrive is our mission and is based on the principles and legacy of our founder, George Cadbury. We are inspired by his legacy, but not afraid to be bold and innovative to meet the needs of people today and in the future. We provide a diverse and comprehensive range of services to communities in Birmingham and Telford. We own and manage some 8,000 properties, and have significant estate management, commercial and agricultural portfolios.



To understand more about our work, including our aims of place-shaping, community building, championing people and providing great homes, you can read our Corporate Plan 2023-32 at https://www.bvt.org.uk/publications/corporate-plan-summary-2023-32/



Visit: www.bourvillagetrust.co.uk for more information on how to apply

If you require reasonable adjustments and/or support in completing our application process, please contact the HR team by calling on 01216671148 or email HR@bvt

.org.uk. If you are experiencing issues with the website or accessing the application form, please use the same contact details.

Closing date: Tuesday 26th August 2025



Interview dates: Stage 1 - 3rd and 4th September 2025



Stage 2 - 12th September 2025





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