Estate Officer

Job Description

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who were looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but were more interested in hiring someone thatembodies our People Promises. Thats someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UKs leading Social Enterprise, we dont discriminate based on any protectedattribute. In fact, were dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.So, what are you waiting for Join a Community that cares about you!As an Estate Officer you will promote a safe and secure living environment for our customers, in line with Health and Safety law and Living+ policies. This role does include some hands on tasks such as painting and decorating of communal areas and properties,low level repairs and maintenance and the arrangement of rubbish/ fly tipping to be removed. You will also assist in the management of our properties and its surrounding areas, carry out tenancy change visits and conduct thorough inspections of our properties.You will ensure any cleaning, grounds maintenance and other maintenance issues are dealt with promptly,liaising with relevant departments and our partner agencies. You will encourage a rapid response to vandalism, graffiti and litter ensuring these arereported to the relevant team or in some circumstances you will deal with these issues yourself.The role is an agile role however travel to the following areas will be required Huntingdonshire, Huntingdon, Sapley, Alconbury, Farcet, St Ives, St Neots, Hartford, Hilton.For moreinformationplease download our job profile available on our website.More about youAre you looking for a role that you can make a difference and be outdoors in the local community Do you have experience working with vulnerable people and developing them and their futureYou will have experience working with vulnerable people in a community based role and demonstrate a thorough understanding of their needs. You will work closely with all of our customers and internal staff therefore strong communication skills and a greatattitude are essential for this role. You should have experience working within a busy role and you should have a proven ability to prioritise your work load and work under pressure.You must also have access to your own vehicle and hold a full driving license in order to be considered for this role.The benefitsBenefitsWe are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.We know that theres always more we can do to make you smile, thats why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

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