Estate Surveyor

Estates Surveyor

Location: Flexible across Southwest England and Wales

Salary: £48,000 (includes market supplement) per annum

Hours: 35 per week

Permanent Contract

Are you ready to lead the way in making a positive impact with the British Red Cross?

We’re looking for an Estates Surveyor to work with us on lease renewals and rent reviews, minimizing costs and maximizing returns in the property portfolio.

A day in the life of an Estates Surveyor will involve:

• Inspecting and measuring property
• Reading leases
• Obtaining comparable evidence
• Rental valuations
• Giving strategic Estates advice
• Negotiation of new lease terms
• Instructing solicitors
• Reports for Trustee Approval
• Notification and updating databases

To be a successful Estates Surveyor, you’ll need:

• Ideally you will have a surveying qualification, but it’s not essential. We would love to hear from you if you have relevant, demonstrable experience.
• You should have a good grasp of Landlord and Tenant Law.
• Confidence for negotiating with various external parties, from landlords to solicitors, will be crucial.
• Managing work across multiple sites effectively is a must.
• Experience in estate management, including hands-on property and lease negotiations, is essential.
• Being a team player who is solution-oriented, communicates well, and influences effectively is key.
• A full UK manual driving license.

Closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 26th January 2025. Interviews expected to take place during the first week of February.

Please Note: Early submission of completed applications is recommended. We may interview candidates before the closing date of the advert and reserve the right to close the advert early.

In return for your dedication and expertise, you’ll get:

• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
• Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
• Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
• Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
• Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.

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