Estates Officer

About the job

Key information

• Part time (7.5-15 hours per week)
• Salary: NJC SCP 16-20 (to be confirmed, depending on experience)
• £30,518 pro-rata starting at scale 16
• Location: Parish Rooms, Street.
• Contract: Permanent

What will I be doing?

Make a difference where you live. Join us as our new Estates Officer.

Street Parish Council is seeking a practical, motivated, and community minded Estates Officer to take the lead in managing, maintaining, and improving the Council’s parks, open spaces, play areas and public assets.

This is a hands on and varied role where no two days are the same. You’ll be working outdoors and indoors, coordinating maintenance, carrying out inspections, managing contractors, and ensuring our facilities are safe, attractive, and welcoming for residents and visitors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Weekly visual inspections of Street Parish play equipment and assets.
• Routine and planned maintenance of Street Parish Council play areas, open spaces and assets
• Managing grounds and environmental maintenance across Parish sites
•  Conducting safety inspections, risk assessments, and compliance checks
• Overseeing contractors and managing small projects
• Responding to public enquiries
• Ensuring high presentation standards and quick response to issues

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in estates, facilities, or grounds maintenance
• Understands health & safety requirements
• Can work independently and take initiative
• Is organised, reliable, and proactive
• Enjoys practical, hands on work
• Has good communication skills and a positive attitude
• Is friendly, approachable and enjoys spending time outside in our parks and open spaces!

What is in it for me?

• Competitive NJC salary & Local Government Pension Scheme
• Supportive and community-focused working environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Varied work across beautiful local sites
• A chance to make a visible impact in Street

Supporting documents and information

How to Apply

Applications will be sought in the form of

• CV
• personal statement setting out the essential and desirable shortlisting criteria where possible.
• optional cover letter.

As part of the online application process you will be required to answer a set of mandatory monitoring questions.

To access the recruitment pack and online application form follow this link

Closing date: midday Friday 24 April 2026

Interviews: week commencing 4 May 2026

Apply on the Street Parish Council website

Apply now