Estates Officer

Salary £35,151.73

Location Hybrid - Derby. Covering the Birmingham and Walsall areas

This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

Do you have experience in estates, grounds maintenance, or property services and take pride in high-quality environments? Join Amplius as an Estates Officer, where you’ll help maintain safe, clean, and welcoming communities. You’ll carry out inspections, manage contractors, and use data to drive improvements, playing a key role in delivering great places for customers and communities to thrive.

Salary: £35,151.73 per year *

Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract, full time

Your week: 36.25 hours Monday – Friday 9am – 5.15pm

Location: Hybrid with a weekly presence in Derby. Covering the Birmingham and Walsall areas

(*As of 1 April 2026, this salary will increase by 3.6%.)

Snapshot of your role

Carry out routine inspections of internal and external estate areas, assessing condition, quality, and compliance with standards and regulations.
Maintain accurate records using Dynamics 365 CRM, producing reports with findings, issues, and recommended actions.
Monitor grounds maintenance and cleaning services, identifying improvements and implementing corrective actions where required.
Identify health and safety risks across estates and take appropriate action to mitigate hazards and ensure safe environments.
Manage customer feedback and complaints, ensuring responses are handled in line with policies and deliver a positive customer experience.
Work collaboratively with internal teams and contractors to maintain high estate standards and support service delivery, including new developments and customer initiatives.
Forecast, monitor, and report on budgets, while identifying efficiencies, improving data quality, and supporting sustainable and value-for-money service delivery.

What we’re looking for

Proven experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or a related field
Strong knowledge of plant species, turf management, and landscape design principles
Experience of project and contract management, procurement processes, administration, and compliance
Knowledge of estate inspection processes and service quality standards
Excellent observational, analytical, and communication skills, with strong attention to detail
Ability to manage data, records, and reports accurately
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Customer-focused and service-driven approach, with a proactive and organised mindset

A full UK driving licence and DBS clearance are both essential for this role.

Please read the attached Job Description before applying so you get the full scope of the role.

You can read about our colleague benefits here - Amplius colleague benefits

Important - We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.

Closing: 31 March

Interviews: 9 April

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities.

If you have any questions, please contact the Amplius Talent Team and we’ll be happy to assist you.

The Company

Amplius is one of the largest housing providers across the Midlands, East and Southeast of England. We own and manage more than 37,000 homes and deliver a range of quality services, including care and support, specialist housing and home ownership options. We’re a team of over 1,300 colleagues driven to have a positive impact on people’s lives and provide affordable homes that make a difference.