Contract - Permanent
Hours- 37 hours per week
Salary- NJC Grade H2 SCP 31 £41771 - SCP 35 £46,142
Blackpool Council is a diverse employer that encourages the development of its staff to realise their full potential. We provide a supportive, flexible and engaging environment and promote job satisfaction for our staff, who in turn deliver high quality services to the people of Blackpool and Fylde.
The Estates Team, where this role sits, is within the Property and Asset Management Service of Blackpool Council. This service is responsible for providing a comprehensive property management service including new lettings, rent reviews, lease renewals, service charge management, easements and asset and rental valuations. As a unitary authority and the UK’s premier seaside resort we have a unique, interesting and varied property portfolio. The Team also provides a property management service for the beautiful Borough of Fylde.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, engaging and motivated Estates Surveyor (general practice) to take a key role in the busy professional Estates Team.
A self-motivated and pro-active individual is sought, with strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. This role requires a combination of technical knowledge and strong interpersonal skills, so we’re looking for someone who is both approachable and skilled.
Ideally MRICS qualified, the successful candidate will demonstrate a good knowledge of commercial landlord and tenant law and experience of estates management activities.
We seek a Surveyor who brings enthusiasm and dedication, with excellent communication skills affording them the ability to forge lasting relationships with clients and colleagues, so a collaborative, team-focused approach is essential. You should be technically proficient and resilient, able to handle challenging conversations with clients when necessary. We’re looking for someone who takes ownership of their cases with a keenness to keep them moving forward.
Experience of working in a commercial property environment is essential and experience of working in both the public and private sector is desirable. Above all, your professionalism and integrity will inspire trust and confidence with clients, your team, and other stakeholders.
If you have the drive and determination to take on this challenge and wish to contribute to the local community, making a different to the people of Blackpool and Fylde we’d like to hear from you.

Benefits

• Active support for learning and development opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement (up to 32 days) plus bank holidays
• Flexible working
• Local Government Pension Scheme (16.3% employer contribution) with shared AVC’s
• Annual leave buy back scheme – purchase additional days holiday
• Childcare Vouchers (Salary Sacrifice Scheme – VAT free)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice Scheme – VAT free)
• Corporate Leisure Membership Scheme
• Local discounts to participating attractions

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