Estates Assistant

Some key information

• Flexible hybrid working, with days in Council offices across Somerset when required
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Permanent contract, 37 hours per week.

What will I be doing?

We're working to improve the lives of people in Somerset - and you'll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

• To cover various aspects of estate management functions of the Corporate and Commercial estate, including transactions relating to licences, wayleaves, easements, under the supervision of the Estate Surveyor.
• Arranging viewings and access for the Commercial leased estate and wider landholdings.
• Co-ordinating with various internal and external stakeholders and the general public on all estate matters, triaging enquiries and issuing responses, or logging and allocating cases as appropriate.
• The role will include statutory administration of estate related functions, along with various administration duties
• The role will require frequent travel across Somerset, with lone working subject to risk assessments.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:

• Understanding of estate management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of statutory regulations relating to service area and related functions.
• Experience working within an estate management field.
• A level qualification or equivalent in business administration or a related field.
• Demonstrate an aptitude for learning and the ability to develop technical skills and areas of knowledge.

We're proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there's anything you want to talk about before you apply.

What's in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

Anything else I should know?

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Jessica Ware, Senior Estates Surveyor, Email : Jessica.ware1@somerset.gov.uk. Telephone : 01823 356149

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 30th April 2025

If you have everything you need, just hit the apply button. We can't wait to hear from you.