Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 20 May 2024
Closing Date: Sunday 12 May 2024
Contract Type: Temporary for 3 years
Salary: Initial appointment will be FC4 (£23,633.23) - rising to FC6 (£28,251.00)
Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week
Location: Bankhead, Glenrothes
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement
Job Details
Workforce Youth Investment programme
Fife Council is committed to creating employment and training opportunities for the young people of Fife. This post is part of that commitment. This post is funded through the Workforce Youth Investment programme and therefore is restricted to applicants who live in Fife and are aged between 16 and 24 on or by the specified start date. We will advertise further opportunities via our recruitment site www.fife.gov.uk/jobs as they become available. For more information on our youth employment opportunities visit: www.fife.gov.uk/youthemployment
Traineeship
A traineeship is a work-based training programme which gives you the opportunity to gain a professional qualification while learning both on and off-the-job, which means trainees learn the right mix of skills, abilities and knowledge. For more information follow the link below www.fife.gov.uk/youthemployment
About the Role:
As a Trainee Estates Surveyor, you will be part of the dynamic Property Services Estates team, providing crucial support to the Estates function. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in property management, including assisting with property valuations, leasing, sales and acquisitions.
This role is perfect for someone who is educated to SCQF level 6 or equivalent and is eager to pursue a degree in Estate Management or a similar RICS accredited course. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, a flexible attitude, and a strong team spirit. Experience of work within an office environment would be advantageous, as would knowledge of property development, valuation, disposals, acquisitions, or leasing of commercial properties but is not essential.
In this role, you will be expected to undertake formal education and training on a day release or similar basis for a property-related degree. In addition, you will be encouraged to pursue RICS membership and accreditation as a Chartered Surveyor.
Join us at Fife Council and embark on a rewarding journey in the field of commercial property Estate Management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Property Valuations: Assist in preparing property valuations for purchases, sales, and leases.
- Sales and Acquisitions: Support qualified staff in the sale and acquisition process, including drafting property particulars, negotiating deals, and collaborating with Legal Services.
- Committee Reports: Contribute to the preparation of Committee reports and strategies related to property activities.
- Inspections: Conduct property inspections and accurate measurements for various purposes.
- Team Collaboration: Participate in team meetings and other activities within the Service.
- Qualifications and Skills:
- Education: Educated to SCQF level 6 (including NC or Highers) or equivalent.
- Part-Time Study: You’ll undertake formal education and training on a day release basis, leading to a degree qualification in Estate Management or a similar RICS accredited course.
- RICS Membership: Aspire to pursue RICS membership and accreditation as a Chartered Surveyor.
- Experience: While not essential, experience in property development, valuation, disposals, acquisitions, or leasing of commercial properties would be advantageous.
- Communication: Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Flexibility: A flexible attitude and willingness to adapt.
- Teamwork: Strong team working skills.
In addition to the qualifications outlined above the applicants should be organised and able to demonstrate an aptitude to think clearly and logically. An ability to communicate orally and in writing and able to utilise Microsoft software will be required. As will an enthusiastic approach to work and a willingness to undertake further study.
Though predominately office based there will be a need to undertake a range of tasks on site, a full driving licence would be advantageous.
Working Hours:
The standard working hours for this role are full-time, typically Monday to Friday, with occasional flexibility based on business needs.
Benefits:
Competitive salary within the FC4 - FC6 grade range. (£23,633pa (£12.59/hour) -£28,251(£15.05/hour). Initial placing and progression according to the Estates scheme of progression.
Opportunity for formal education and training while working.
Exposure to a variety of property-related tasks.
Encouragement to pursue RICS membership and professional development.
Join a supportive team within Fife Council and contribute to the community.
In addition to the qualifications outlined above the applicants should be organised and able to demonstrate an aptitude to think clearly and logically. An ability to communicate orally and in writing and able to utilise Microsoft software will be required. As will an enthusiastic approach to work and a willingness to undertake further study.
If you are interested in applying for this role, we would encourage you to contact the recruiting manager David.harvey@fie.gov.uk for an informal chat about the role and the application process.
We do hope you will explore this excellent opportunity to join us at Fife Council and embark on a rewarding journey in the field of commercial property Estate Management.
Further Information
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For further information, please contact David Harvey at David.Harvey@fife.gov.uk
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