We’re on the lookout for an Senior Estates Officer to join the believe housing team on a 12-month fixed term basis.
This is an exciting opportunity if you want to make a real difference. We believe in life without barriers. If you aren’t sure you meet 100% of the criteria but think you would be great in this role, don’t let that stop you; we would love to hear from you. We’re interested in your skills, knowledge and experience, as well as your personal values. We’re committed to supporting everyone here at believe housing and being an inclusive organisation.
Although this role is advertised as full-time, we will consider part-time, job share and alternative working pattern proposals where possible.
We’re a family-friendly, flexible employer, and we encourage everyone to ‘work the believe way’. For us, this means keeping things simple, doing more of what matters, and removing tasks and processes that don’t add value.
Where and when you work is flexible depending on the demands of your role, our customers’ needs and your individual work preference (as agreed with your manager).
Our offices are based in Seaham and Bishop Auckland and although we work flexibly, it is envisaged that this role will require both an offsite and onsite presence as per business need when required.

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If you believe that you demonstrate our values and can bring something special to this role, then apply now. We’re looking forward to hearing from you.
Here at believe housing we are a disability confident employer, if you require any adjustments or support throughout our recruitment process, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
If you wish to find out more about this opportunity contact Mark Burrell, Estates Team Leader at mark.burrell@believehousing.co.uk
· Closing date for applications is 23.59pm on Sunday 8 June 2025
· All applicants must go through our website. To apply please visit current housing association vacancies | believe housing
· Interview date to be confirmed.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £33,079.00-£34,351.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Sabbatical
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Seaham SR7 7TT
Application deadline: 08/06/202

The Senior Estates Officer will deliver a pro-active, customer-focused estate service that works alongside the teams within believe housing and with external partners to ensure our estates are maintained to a high standard. To have a particular focus on ensuring that all communal areas and other external areas on estates remain clean, safe and free from litter and fly-tipping.
The successful candidate will:

· Coordinate a small team including the day-to-day allocation of tasks/duties and ensuring work is being conducted in a safe and effective manner.

• Support the Team Leader in operational delivery of an estate caretaking service including the monitoring of SLA’s and contracts.
• Carry out ad-hoc inspections of the team for health and safety compliance of the team to ensure adherence to health and safety/compliance protocols.
• Ensure estates are regularly inspected and take appropriate action to maintain a high standard of environmental cleanliness.
• Ensure all potential breaches of tenancy or issues in relation to private properties are reported to the appropriate officer.

· The post holder will be required to work across all believe housing locations.