Job Description Our Property and Facilities Management Service are recruiting for an experienced Manager to take the lead role in the Estates Management Team. Responsible for the Council’s Asset Management function, the Estates Team ensure the built estate meets strategic requirements, supports the local economy and generates income. As Estates Manager, you will lead a team of professionals to meet service agreements and objectives, and contribute to the review of service standards to ensure the delivery of highly efficient property management. As a qualified Chartered Surveyor, you will ensure the provision of a comprehensive valuation, surveying and land agency service to internal and external clients. With the financial skills to manage income generation, management of operational costs and capital and revenue expenditure. Find out more about the role of Estates Manager here Informal Enquiries to: Allan Whyte, Head of Property and Facilities Management allan.whyte@aberdeenshire.gov.uk It is Aberdeenshire Council’s procedure that applicants for vacancies of this nature require to attend an assessment centre as well as interview. Please note, assessment centres and interviews may be carried out on different dates which will be confirmed in due course. Requirements This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory. Responsibilities A Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available here. Alternatively, we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing askhr@aberdeenshire.gov.uk This is a Politically Restricted position as identified by the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Further information on restrictions as a result of this designation is available here. The Individual Aberdeenshire Council appreciates the value of a diverse workforce. We adopt inclusive practices, transparent policies and foster a culture built on mutual respect. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident