Estates Manager

Salary - £60,144 - £63,535 (Grade 9)

Hours – 37 hours per week

Contract Type – full time, permanent

Workstyle - Flexible workstyle (hybrid, minimum two office days per week)

About Us

Wolverhampton Council is seeking an experienced and strategic Estates Manager to lead our Estate Management function within the City Assets service. This is a pivotal role in managing the Council’s diverse land and property portfolio, delivering high-quality, cost-effective services that support the Council’s vision and the Our Future Council asset workstream.

We are proud to be a progressive and inclusive local authority, committed to regeneration, sustainability, and delivering value for our residents. Based in the heart of Wolverhampton, our modern working environment offers excellent transport links, a comprehensive staff benefits package, and flexible working arrangements.

The Role

As Estates Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of valuers, surveyors and estates officers to deliver an integrated estate management service. You will oversee property transactions, valuations, landlord and tenant matters, and the management of the Council’s commercial estate.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of the Council’s accelerated 3-year disposal programme to achieve financial targets
• Managing the commercial property portfolio to support economic development and generate income
• Providing expert advice on property transactions, valuations, and estate management matters
• Ensuring compliance with legal, governance and statutory requirements
• Overseeing valuations in accordance with RICS Valuation – Global Standards (Red Book)
• Supporting regeneration and housing initiatives with estates and valuation expertise
• Preparing business cases, reports and presentations for senior stakeholders and Cabinet Members

Key Requirements

We are looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable property professional with:

• Extensive experience in estate management, property transactions and valuations
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Strong understanding of public sector property legislation and governance
• Experience in delivering strategic property programmes and managing change
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage budgets and deliver financial targets

For a full breakdown of the experience required, please refer to the Job Description.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject
• Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (General Practice) and a Registered Valuer
• Management qualification or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Why Join Us?

This is a pivotal role in a forward-thinking council committed to regeneration, innovation, and delivering value through its property portfolio. You’ll be part of a dynamic team with the opportunity to influence major projects and contribute to the city’s long-term success.

Interview Information

Interviews will be held in person on week commencing 13th October 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to deliver a short presentation as part of the interview process. Full details will be provided in the interview invitation.

Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact: Stuart Rutherford, Head of Assets – Email: stuart.rutherford@wolverhampton.gov.uk

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Our working arrangements

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.

Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.

For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies and much more please click here.

Diversity

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.

Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.

We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.

As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.

We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums here.

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more here

Employment Information & Support

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Attached documents

Job Description and Person Specification