Estate Officer

Estate Officer
£32,143.36 per annum
Aylesbury
Full Time, Permanent
\n Do you take pride in creating safe, clean and welcoming communities?

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We're looking for an experienced and customer-focused Estate Officer to play a vital role in maintaining our neighbourhoods, supporting residents and helping our communities thrive.

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This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. You'll be the visible presence across our estates, carrying out inspections, identifying repairs, monitoring contractor performance and ensuring residents live in safe, well-maintained environments they are proud to call home.

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Please note: This role requires you to be based at our Brackley scheme for three days per week, where you will play a key role in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment for residents. This includes carrying out communal cleaning duties and supporting the management of bin stores and waste disposal arrangements, alongside the wider estate management responsibilities of the role.

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If you're practical, proactive, enjoy working outdoors and are passionate about making a difference in your local community, we'd love to hear from you.

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About the role
\n Using your technical skills, attention to detail and customer-focused approach, you'll help deliver safe, well-maintained neighbourhoods for our residents. Working closely with colleagues across Fairhive, you'll be a visible presence on our estates and a trusted point of contact for residents.

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The key duties of the role will include:

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Providing a flexible, responsive and high quality estate monitoring service to Fairhives housing estates and communal areas

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Providing an on-site Estate Officer presence at our Brackley scheme three days per week, ensuring communal areas are clean, safe and well maintained.

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Carrying out communal cleaning duties and supporting the effective management of bin stores and waste disposal arrangements.

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Identifying required communal repairs and recommending cost-effective solutions.

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Acting as a 'good neighbour' and first point of contact for resident enquiries about their homes and services.

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Supporting the health & safety of residents living within our flatted blocks

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Managing a patch of flatted blocks, ensuring safety, maintenance and estate standards are maintained.

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Undertaking monthly health and safety inspections of communal areas of flatted blocks, following up on actions identified and ensuring items are dealt with promptly.

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Making safe and reporting any Health & Safety matters which might constitute a danger on our estates

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Monitoring cleaning and grounds maintenance contractors to ensure high estate standards and resident safety.

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About you...

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We're looking for someone who is practical, proactive and passionate about delivering excellent services to residents and communities.

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To be successful in this role, you'll be:

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Numerate and literate, with practical minor repair skills across a range of areas

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Physically fit and able to undertake the demands of the role, including lifting bulky items, working at height and working outdoors in varying weather conditions

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Knowledgeable about current Health & Safety regulations and their application within the workplace

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In possession of a valid UK driving licence

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Organised, with excellent time management and problem-solving skills

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Comfortable using basic IT systems and technology to carry out day-to-day responsibilities

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Committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the delivery of services

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Friendly, approachable and confident communicating with residents, contractors and colleagues

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Able to work independently while contributing positively as part of a wider team

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If you're looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us create homes for living and communities for life.

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About us\n
\n At Fairhive Homes, were driven by a simple yet powerful vision: Homes for Living, Communities for Life This isnt just what we do; its what we strive for every day. As a non-profit housing association, were dedicated to providing affordable housing to over 20,000 individuals in our community. Our residents are truly at the heart of everything we do.\n
\n We are dedicated to supporting our residents and neighbourhoods. Whether we are maintaining our high-quality homes or building new ones, our mission is to foster thriving communities where everyone feels welcome and can proudly say, 'This is my home.'\n
\n We believe that a strong community starts with quality housing, and were here to make that vision a reality.\n
\n For more information, please refer to the attached job description.\n
Benefits\n
\n In this role, youll have the opportunity to develop your career in an empowering environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.\n
\n At Fairhive, we invest in your wellbeing. You can join our Health Cash plan which enables you to claim money back against a wide range of services and treatments. Youll be part of a mission-driven organisation that makes a tangible difference in the community, allowing you to feel fulfilled in your work every day.\n
Our commitment to you \n
\n Were focused on creating a workplace that celebrates inclusivity and diversity. We want everyone to feel comfortable bringing their true selves to work, contributing their unique perspectives and talents. We recognise that our differences are what make us stronger and are committed to having our teams reflect the diverse communities we serve. Your unique experiences and insights are exactly what were looking for.\n
Ready to Apply?\n
\n We understand that not every candidate will tick every box on our list. If your experience looks a bit different from what were looking for, but you believe you can bring something valuable to the role, we still want to hear from you!\n
\n If youre ready to take the next step in your career and work in an environment that values your contributions, please apply, we cant wait to meet you!\n
\n The closing date for applications will be 18-Aug-2026 but we might close it early if we find the right person before this date.\n
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