Join our Estates and Asset Management Team as an  Estates Coordinator and play a key role in supporting the management and development of the Council’s diverse property portfolio.

Rother District Council manages and supports businesses, communities and essential public services across the district. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in how our estates service operates. You will be supporting property management, improving systems and using data to help drive better decision-making.

The role offers excellent exposure to estates, property and asset management and would suit someone who enjoys working with information, solving problems and improving processes. Whether you already have property experience or are looking to develop a career in the sector, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

 What you’ll be doing:

• Coordinating the day-to-day administrative and back-office functions of the Estates and Asset Management Team.
• Maintaining accurate property, lease, tenant and compliance records.
• Producing reports and analysing data to support performance monitoring and decision-making.
• Supporting estates managers and surveyors with operational and commercial property activities.
• Managing utilities administration and liaising with finance and service providers.
• Responding to enquiries from tenants, stakeholders and members and the public.
• Assisting with service planning, budget monitoring and key property projects.
• Helping to improve processes, systems and the overall efficiency of the estates service.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience managing records, data and information accurately.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, spreadsheets and reporting systems.
• Ability to analyse information and present it clearly.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to identify improvements and solve problems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of estates, property, asset management or local government would be advantageous.

 What we can offer you

We take pride in providing an excellent employee experience, including:

• Competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, subject to service requirements.
• Learning and development opportunities with clear career progression pathways.
• A range of employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing and finances.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ben Burton at ben.burton@rother.gov.uk.

The full job description is available to download below. To apply please press the link below.

Enquiries should be sent to recruitment@rother.gov.uk.

Closing date: Applications must be received by 11:59pm on 16 August 2026.

Interviews: 25 August 2026 (flexibility can be offered if required)

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and community sectors