Estate Officer

4 weeks ago

Chesham, United Kingdom Paradigm Housing Group Full time

With increased focus on the areas where our customers live, an interesting and varied job vacancy has become available. This role is key to the success of our Estates Services team of 11, who work as part of the larger Property directorate of around 200 people in total, so there will be plenty of support and expertise for you to tap into and build your knowledge and to advance your career - if that's what you want. 

Our team monitors, assesses and reports on estate and building compliance, working with a number of departments, contractors and managing agents to rectify any issues identified and ensure our estates meet the required standards. Carrying out cyclical inspections of all communal areas and amenity land, which includes the monitoring of contracts, such as grounds maintenance and cleaning contracts to ensure value for value for money is achieved. Investigate issues raised by customers and colleagues and resolve where possible. Recording of activity and updating internal IT systems.

Your role will also be to identify areas and estates that could benefit from improvements and highlighting these with local Neighbourhood teams, Senior Estates Officers and contractors, where there is a need for more intensive work. This will link in with colleagues looking at proactive solutions to tackle elements such as Anti-Social Behaviour. You will carry out tests of safety equipment in communal areas such as the testing of fire panels, smoke detectors and lift alarms (in conjunction with Fire Alarm Technician), Fire door inspection and recording, water testing to comply with Legionella risk assessments, car park inspections, rectify small issues in communal areas (such as replacing light bulbs, removal of bulky items and minor DIY repairs).

Whatever sector you’ve worked in we’re interested in hearing from people who can bring their unique experience, skills and expertise; strong work ethic, attention to detail and ability to engage cooperatively with all kinds of people. You will be inquisitive and ask questions, follow-up on safety issues and matters that need to be rectified, reporting on and concluding as necessary. 

As a member of our friendly and hardworking estates team, you will need to be/have :

  • a good working knowledge of building compliance and fire safety (or be prepared to learn & develop this knowledge)
  • a keen and critical eye for detail
  • establish good working relationships with our internal and external partners promoting our values and work ethic.
  • working knowledge of legislation new or established that applies to the estate services sector.
  • minor building repairs experience (good DIY skills)
  • basic physical fitness and the ability to work at heights if required.
  • a full, manual, current driving licence (preferably clean) and the ability to undertake a mobile role is essential.

We support flexible ways of working and welcome applications from all sections of the communities we work in.

Closing Date For Applications: 30th of June, 2024.
Shortlisting: Between 1st - 12th of July.
Interview Dates: Week commencing 15th of July.


Further information: For the full job description and person specification for the role please see the attachment at the bottom of this page. Should you have any queries about this vacancy please email  and we will respond as soon as possible.

As part of our application process, we ask for a covering statement and CV so we can assess your application against our essential and desired criteria as set out in the job description and person specification. Please include in your covering statement how you meet the criteria so we can see how well you match our requirements and give your application the consideration it deserves.

Thank you for your interest in Paradigm Housing Group thus far.

Shortlisting will be conducted in line with the essential and desirable criteria set out in the person specification. We reserve the right to close this role earlier than the published date should a suitable candidate be identified.

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