Job Board Direct are currently working with North Hertfordshire District Council who are looking for a new Graduate Estates Surveyor.
Councillors – North Herts Council is normally comprised of 49 elected Councillors from 24 wards within the District. Councillors are elected by the community to represent the interests of local people, to ensure the Council fulfils its duties and takes collective decisions which form the policy of the Council.
Working for us – We often have job vacancies advertised through our website, check our jobs and careers pages for details of opportunities and find out more about the rewards and benefits on offer for working for us.
https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers
About North Hertfordshire
North Hertfordshire is a predominantly rural district and contains interesting market towns and numerous picturesque villages and hamlets.
It is an attractive area in which to live and work and has a wide variety of attractions.
The Vacancy: Apply here: https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/career-graded-graduate-estates-surveyor
Estates Surveyor – Graduate
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
Salary from £26,093- £45,605 per annum (career graded)
Full time
Flexible working options including homeworking
Permanent contract
About Us
North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City.
The Council has a clear vision: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together.
Why work with us?
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies.
We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents.
We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.
Graduate Estates Surveyor – Our benefits include:
Flexible working options including flexi-time scheme and home-working
Continued professional development supported and professional subscriptions paid
Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme (18% employer contribution)
Generous annual leave, including Christmas close-down period
Occupational sick pay
Free parking permit for office use
Discounts, including 50% off gym membership
Pension scheme
Work-life balance – Range of options eg flexible working
Homeworking – This role supports home-working on a partial basis
Graduate Estates Surveyor – Your Role
You will be involved in managing the Council’s property portfolio and advising the Council on landlord & tenant matters, property acquisitions and disposals to maximise income and capital receipts, and to generally help secure value for money.
You will have:
Level 1 Either a RICS accredited estates management degree, or relevant experience in a surveying role.
Level 2 RICS accreditation and significant experience in a surveying role. Successful completion of year one of the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence.
Level 3 AssocRICS membership, or sufficient experience to enable you to become a full Member of the RICS following an approved period of Assessment of Professional Competence, structured training and the final RICS interview examination.
Level 4
Membership or Fellowship of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS/FRICS).
Graduate Estates Surveyor – Other information:
Learning & Development – Opportunities to train and develop within your role and for further Professional and Vocational study where appropriate
Professional development – Subscriptions reimbursed where relevant and continual professional development is actively encouraged
Evening meetings – Occasional attendance at evening meetings as part of normal duties
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the Council’s online application form at www.north-herts.gov.uk under the Jobs and Careers page using our secure web recruitment tool.
Please ensure that all relevant information is provided on the application form.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job.
If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact Chris Robson, Senior Estates Surveyor, on 01462 474252.
Graduate Estates Surveyor – Closing Date: Noon 5th June 2023, however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications.
Therefore, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interviews: 15th / 16th June 2023.
The selection process will consist of a written test, and an in-person interview at the Council offices in Letchworth Garden City.
Please apply directly here: https://bit.ly/3BHXk2e
