Job Description

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Dover District Council has an exciting agenda to deliver first class public services, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. From building new, affordable homes to exciting regeneration schemes. A career with Dover District Council offers you the opportunity to excel.

As an employer, Dover District Council is proud to provide a supportive, friendly, diverse and flexible working environment in which our employees can thrive. We have a team of enthusiastic employees, delivering services they are passionate about.

The Role and Responsibilities:

DDC are looking to appoint a Senior Estate Officer. The successful candidate

will be a qualified Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

and preferably also a Registered Valuer. You will need to be a team player and will fit seamlessly into our busy team, sharing our commitment to deliver excellence.

Working within the Property Assets team and reporting to the Estate Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for

Assisting with the estates team's delivery of a professional valuation and corporate estate management service for the Council. Assisting the team to ensure the Council meets its statutory and contractual obligations in connection with Dover District Council's land and commercial property holdings. Provide valuation and estate management advice to other council departments.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are looking for someone who has:

Sound knowledge of commercial and residential property valuation, building construction and property defects, commercial estate management including the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954. Good level of ICT skills(Microsoft/Excel) The ability to be able to work both independently and as part of a wider team Experience of working in the public sector (desirable) Relevant technical qualification RICS (essential) and Registered Valuer (desirable) Remuneration will depend on experience.

What Can We Offer?

We can provide a friendly and supportive environment for you to excel in. We also offer several employee benefits, subject to eligibility criteria, such as:

Benenden Healthcare Membership and access to an Employee Assistance Programme. An Opt-in Local government pension scheme with the opportunity for staff to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension. A generous annual leave provision. A discount scheme including reduced membership rates at the local leisure centre. On-site parking. Cycle2Work scheme (eligibility criteria applies) Generous Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (eligibility criteria applies)

A full valid UK driving license is required for this role.

The quality of your application will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

What Next?

For an informal discussion or more information please contact Nicola Fairhurst, Estates Manager, Nicola.fairhurst@dover.gov.uk.

Date of interviews to be confirmed but will be within 2 weeks of the closing dates.

The interview will be question-based.

For an alternative format, or to apply using a different method, please contact us.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 41,753.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Flexitime On-site parking Sick pay Store discount
Work Location: In person