Estates Officer
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
Do you take pride in creating safe, clean and welcoming communities?
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.
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.
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.
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.
About the role…
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.
The key duties of the role will include:
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Providing a flexible, responsive and high quality estate monitoring service to Fairhive’s 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.
About you...
We're looking for someone who is practical, proactive and passionate about delivering excellent services to residents and communities.
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
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
At Fairhive Homes, we’re driven by a simple yet powerful vision: “Homes for Living, Communities for Life” This isn’t just what we do; it’s what we strive for every day. As a non-profit housing association, we’re dedicated to providing affordable housing to over 20,000 individuals in our community. Our residents are truly at the heart of everything we do.
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.'
We believe that a strong community starts with quality housing, and we’re here to make that vision a reality.
The benefits
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career in an empowering environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
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.
We believe that flexibility fosters a more productive and enjoyable working environment. Therefore, depending on the role requirements, we offer flexible working conditions that help you balance your work and life!
You’ll 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.
Our commitment to you
We’re 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 we’re looking for.
We are really proud of our initiatives to become an employer of choice, whether it’s coming along to one of our Menopause Café’s, becoming one of our Neurodiversity Champions or joining one of our inclusion lunches and learn sessions. Plus, our supportive team culture and active social committee mean you’ll always have a strong network of people around you!
Take a look at our LinkedIn profile to learn more about what our colleagues have been talking about or championing this year.
Ready to Apply?
We understand that not every candidate will tick every box on our list. If your experience looks a bit different from what we’re looking for, but you believe you can bring something valuable to the role, we still want to hear from you!
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and work in an environment that values your contributions, please apply, we can’t wait to meet you!
The closing date for applications will be 18/08/2026 23:59, but we might close it early if we find the right person before this date.
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