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Estate Warden
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Full Time Addlestone, Surrey Posted 22 minutes ago £25,040 - £25,791 per annum (post P&G Salary £27,528 - £30,089) £ / Year Closes: 30 July 2026
Website: Runnymede Borough Council
Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate and progressive council
About The Role
We are looking for an Estate Warden to join our Estate Services Team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Runnymede Borough Council as we continue our positive work within the Estate Services Team.
As an Estate Services Warden, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards across our housing estates and ensuring residents live in clean, safe, and well-maintained environments.
The Estate Warden Is Responsible For
- Maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming communal areas, including grounds, pathways, bin stores, and surrounding estate environments.
- Delivering excellent customer service by engaging positively with residents and responding to estate-related enquiries and concerns.
- Reporting and monitoring repairs, defects, and maintenance issues, ensuring appropriate action is taken to resolve them.
- Inspecting and managing waste and recycling areas to ensure they are used correctly, kept tidy, and maintained to a high standard.
- Reporting incidents of anti-social behaviour, vandalism, graffiti, and fly-tipping.
- Liaising with contractors, housing teams, and external agencies to maintain and improve estate standards.
- Maintaining accurate records of inspections, incidents, and actions taken.
- Responding appropriately to urgent estate issues in accordance with council procedures.
This role requires a proactive, customer-focused individual with a commitment to delivering high-quality estate services and improving the experience of our residents.
Benefits
- Flexible working and Flexi-leave
- 29 Days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Excellent Pension Scheme
- Free Parking
- Training and development opportunities
- Payment of one professional membership per annum
- Cycle to work + further related discounts
- Season ticket loan
- Health insurance plan after 1 years’ service/ Dental after 3 years’ service
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Mileage allowance
- Standby allowance
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Salary
Please note that Runnymede Borough Council is currently undertaking a pay and grading review, which is expected to be implemented during the summer. The successful applicant will be appointed under the Council’s current grading and salary structure and, following implementation of the new framework, will be assimilated into the revised pay structure in line with all existing employees.
This grading in the new pay structure for this role will be RBC 2 with a salary range of £27,528 – £30,089
About You
We are looking for an Estate Warden to join our team who can help provide a safe, clean, and welcoming environment across our council-owned blocks and housing estates throughout the Borough.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring communal areas are maintained to a high standard, delivering excellent customer service to residents, and supporting the overall appearance and upkeep of our estates. You will play an important role in helping residents take pride in where they live by delivering a first-class estate cleaning and inspection service.
We Are Looking For Exceptional Candidates Who Have
- A full UK Driving Licence (Essential)
- Previous cleaning or estate services experience
- An understanding of Health and Safety legislation and safe working practices, including COSHH
- Knowledge of data protection, confidentiality, and safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Experience of working with the public and supporting vulnerable residents
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Experience of manual work and manual handling activities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- The ability to work independently using your own initiative
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team
- A positive, flexible, and customer-focused approach to work
This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to our residents and communities while working as part of a dedicated and supportive team.
About Runnymede
Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward-thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our core values which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects. We continually strive to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.
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From March 2027, Runnymede Borough Council will become part of the new West Surrey Unitary Council as part of the Local Government Reorganisation across Surrey. West Surrey will bring together the full range of local government services under one organisation, creating simpler, more efficient and more responsive services for our communities.
As one of the largest unitary authorities in the country, West Surrey will serve a diverse population across a region with a strong economy, vibrant communities, and significant opportunities for growth and innovation. The scale and variety of our work will provide a wide range of career pathways, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to shaping an ambitious, modern, resident-focused council. It is an exciting time to join us as we build West Surrey together.
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