Property Officer

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PROPERTY OFFICER

Directorate: Environmental & Community Services

Department: Property and Leisure Services

Salary: Grade G - £39,152 - £42,839 per year

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Long Eaton Town Hall, Derby Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 1HU

Hybrid working is available – there is an expectation to attend the

office 2-3 times a week

Be Part of a Defining Moment for Derbyshire

Derbyshire is on the brink of a significant transformation. With local government reorganisation on the horizon, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help shape how property assets are managed, shared, and developed across the region.

About the Role

As Property Officer at Erewash Borough Council, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the planned and reactive maintenance for the Council’s property assets - driving innovation, sustainability, and value during this exciting period of change.

What You Will Do

As the Property Officer you will help maintain and improve the Council’s buildings by planning, delivering and reviewing both planned and reactive maintenance programmes. This includes preparing specifications and tender documents, procuring contractors, managing budgets and ensuring all works comply with building regulations and legislation. You will also carry out building condition inspections, monitor contractor performance and update maintenance plans to ensure assets remain safe, well-maintained and cost-effective.

A key part of the role is ensuring strong health and safety compliance, including areas such as Working at Height, Asbestos, Legionella and CDM Regulations. You will also support colleagues in Engineering, Building Compliance and Corporate Health & Safety, helping keep the Council’s buildings safe, compliant and fit for public use.

The role also involves making informed decisions about how maintenance and repair work is prioritised, ensuring buildings remain safe and in good condition. You will check the quality of contractor work, recommend repair actions and confirm when work meets the required standards. Strong financial responsibility is essential, as you will manage budgets, monitor spending, and certify contractor payments in line with contract requirements.

In addition, you will work closely with a range of internal teams and external partners. This includes collaborating with contractors, colleagues across the Council and specialist services to support sustainability, energy efficiency and the effective delivery of building projects.

About You

You will have:

• Experience managing building maintenance programmes, undertaking building inspections, and managing contracted building repairs.
• A degree in surveying or HNC/HND level qualification in a building construction related field.
• Strong knowledge of construction, building pathology, procurement, Health & Safety legislation, and the ability to use IT software including Microsoft Office packages.
• Knowledge of legislation affecting building operations e.g. British Standards, Approved Codes of Practice, Building and Planning Regulations.
• A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Ideally you will have:

• Experience of delivering a planned preventative maintenance programme in accordance with BS8210 – Guide to Building Maintenance Management.
• Professional qualification (RICS, CIOB, CABE).
• NEBOSH Construction.
• Knowledge of sustainability, CAD, and working in a local government environment.

Why Join Us?

• A Time of Transformation: Be at the forefront of Derbyshire’s local government reorganisation - helping redefine how local government assets serve communities.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid and family-friendly policies that support your work-life balance.
• Career Growth: We will invest in your development with training, mentoring, and CPD opportunities.
• Impact & Innovation: Your expertise will help shape a greener, more efficient property portfolio for future generations.
• Great Location & Benefits: Free workplace parking, good transport links, generous leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact Tom Haddock, Head of Property and Leisure Services on 0115 907 2289. No recruiters or advertisers please.

Benefits of Working for Us

In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to:

• Generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year
• Free workplace car parking within the Borough
• Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development
• Family friendly flexible and hybrid working policies available
• Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions
• Discounted leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme
• Access to the VIVUP employee benefits discount and salary sacrifice scheme

The closing date for applications is 25th January 2026 at midnight. Interviews will be held during week commencing 2nd February 2026

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role.

You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.

Please note: This role is only open to applicants who already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

For further information about working for Erewash Borough Council and how to apply for this job please visit our website at https://www.erewash.gov.uk/jobs-section/jobs.html

Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP, Telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr. voicemail) or e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk

If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account. If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.

The council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

The council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.