Estates & Community Officer

LocationLinmere (Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire), with regular travel to Wellingborough (Northamptonshire) and Aylesbury (Buckinghamshire)

SetupHybrid

LevelMid

Posted1d ago

Programs & Operations

Quick answer

The Land Trust is hiring a mid-level Estates & Community Officer (Linmere, UK) for £26,500 - £31,500 to manage and enhance residential developments, focusing on estate management, contractor oversight, and community engagement.

Role: Estates & Community Officer
Organization: The Land Trust
Location: Linmere (Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire), with regular travel to Wellingborough (Northamptonshire) and Aylesbury (Buckinghamshire)
Work setup: Hybrid
Level: Mid
Compensation: £26,500 - £31,500 (depending on experience)
Category: Programs & Operations

The role

The Land Trust is seeking an Estates & Community Officer to manage and enhance residential developments across Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, and Buckinghamshire, focusing on estate management, contractor oversight, and community engagement.

What you'll do

Manage grounds maintenance and landscape contractors
Carry out regular site inspections and monitor contractor performance
Act as a key point of contact for residents, customers, contractors, and developer partners
Organise and deliver a programme of community events, meetings, and engagement activities
Support the development and enhancement of landscapes and public open spaces
Monitor budgets, raise purchase orders, and process invoices

What it takes

Relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience
Experience managing landscape or grounds maintenance contracts
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Experience dealing with residents, customers or members of the public
Strong organisational and administrative skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

What you'll bring

Relevant professional qualification or equivalent experienceExperience managing landscape or grounds maintenance contractsExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsExperience dealing with residentscustomers or members of the publicStrong organisational and administrative skills

How we treat you

Hybrid working and flexi-time, 26.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service, option to buy additional annual leave, pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6%, life assurance (4x salary), Medicash healthcare cashback scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, excellent training and development opportunities, enhanced family leave policies

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is primarily based at Linmere (Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire) with regular travel to Wellingborough (Northamptonshire) and Aylesbury (Buckinghamshire).

What is the compensation range?

The compensation range is £26,500 - £31,500 (depending on experience).

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience, experience managing landscape or grounds maintenance contracts, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, experience dealing with residents, customers or members of the public, strong organisational and administrative skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

How do I apply?

Visit the Land Trust's website for the full job description before applying.

Is the job remote?

The job is primarily based at Linmere (Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire) with regular travel to Wellingborough (Northamptonshire) and Aylesbury (Buckinghamshire).

How to apply

Apply directly on The Land Trust's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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