Auchlochan Garden Villages in Lesmahagow are currently seeking an Estates Manager to join our team on a full time basis.

Our stunning retirement village in Scotland offers a tranquil retirement community for over 55s. Set within 50 acres of beautiful grounds including a peaceful walled garden and our very own lochs. Auchlochan Garden Village offers a range of charming retirement living properties to rent near Lesmahagow, South Lanarkshire.

As a successful Estates Manager you will be responsible for managing, developing and evaluating all aspects of service Auchlochan Garden Villages grounds, within policy guidelines ensuring that all relevant legislation, organisational policies, procedures and codes of practice are adhered to. You will provide a tailored, resident focused and comprehensive housing management service whilst leading and motivating your team.

The ideal Estates Manager will have a proven track record of the understanding and application of building health and safety regulations. You will have experience working with in property maintenance whilst been responsible for budgets and a small staff team.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of relationships with local
• Liaise with the central estates function as per organisational process and procedure
• Provide active support to the Estates team on a day-to-day basis ensuring the effective running of the 50-acre site.
• To ensure the effective management of issues raised across the village and monitor the tracker to ensure timely communications with residents and completion of tasks.
• Ensure the buildings and equipment are safe, serviced and maintained
• To ensure there are systems in place to always establish effective communication.
• To maintain and update the Property Handbooks and Property Records Books
• Management, repairs, allocations, lettings and arrears collection
• Undertake annual Health and Safety Audits across the site and preparing a report and action plan on your findings.
• Review Fire and Legionella Risk Assessments and obtain quotations for any remedial works required.
• Assist in the planning of the periodic preventative maintenance programme.
• Annual and monthly health and safety audits
• Management of Bistro and supporting services e.g domestic, laundry and gardening staff.

Apply online today or call Robyn on 01564 820 182 for more information.