Estates Manager (Resorts)

About the Role  

East Suffolk Council have around 3000 assets that they manage, 500 of which are non-housing buildings. The portfolio is varied and includes; Offices, Town Halls, Depots, Industrial Units, Leisure Centres, Public Conveniences, Cafes & Kiosks, Shelters, Beach Huts, Shops & Retail. East Suffolk Council’s property team comprises over 40 property professionals who are responsible for helping deliver over a third of the council’s income.

Resort related assets such as beach huts and caravan sites generate revenue for the Council in excess of £2m with significant potential to grow.  We are looking for an Estates Manager to provide strategic leadership for this part of the portfolio.. You will also be responsible for managing a team including Southwold Harbour/Caravan Site Manager, Yacht Station Manager, Resorts Manager and their respective teams.

As the Estates Manager you will oversee all estates management duties including landlord and tenant, red book valuations, new investment and development opportunities, acquisitions, and disposals. You’ll be working closely with the Asset and Investment Manager to deliver on a range of exciting and innovative projects and work programmes across the portfolio in a timely fashion and to budget. 

About You  

As the Estates Manager – Resorts, you will need to have:

• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification in real estate or a related discipline
• A professional membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or equivalent
• Proven experience as an Asset or Estates Manager or similar role in the public or private sector
• Expert knowledge of Landlord & Tenant legislation and experience in negotiating rent reviews, lease/licence renewals, assignments and other third-party agreements
• Experience developing business cases for new property developments including cash flow analysis and professional support and advice
• Experience in negotiating the settlement of terms for the acquisition and disposal of property, including easements, wayleaves and entry onto land under statutory notice and provide regular cost estimates and scheme progress reports as required
• Ability to provide professional advice and be the point of contact for all day to day property management requirements relating to the Resorts Portfolio
• Ability to oversee all rating and council tax referencing, valuation and negotiation including representing ESC at any appeal tribunals and overseeing the payment and refund of rates and council tax demands
• Whilst not essential, holding registered valuer status would be highly beneficial, and an ability to undertake a variety of RICS ‘Red Book’ Valuations, annual portfolio, Right to Buy valuations and appraisals for disposal or development purposes
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

As the Estates Manager – Resorts, you will work in line with ESC’s values of being Proud, Dynamic, Truthful, Good Value, United and will contribute to the ESC vision of promoting a bright, green, open, free, and fair future for all East Suffolk.

Interviews   

Interviews are likely to be held on 13 May.  Interviews will be held in person at the ESC offices in Melton. If you are shortlisted, we will agree a suitable interview arrangement with you.

For more information or for a confidential conversation about this position please contact David Johnson,  

Closing date: 25 April 2024 5pm

Interview date: 13 May 2024.

How to apply

Step 1 -  Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification .

Step 2 -  Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx) . Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).

Step 3 -  Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.