Estates, Assets and Contracts Manager

About the role

Horley Town Council is one of Surrey's largest and most active first-tier authorities, serving a fast-growing and diverse community. We manage a substantial portfolio of parks, open spaces, buildings and community facilities, and work closely with principal authorities and local partners to deliver high-quality services and long-term investment across the town. As Surrey moves toward unitarisation in April 2027, the Council is preparing for a changing local government landscape, with opportunities for greater local responsibility and devolved service delivery. CHRGS are partnering with Horley Town Council to appoint an experienced and confident Estates, Assets & Contracts Manager to join their senior team. This is a pivotal role that combines strategic asset leadership with hands-on operational oversight, ensuring our facilities remain safe, sustainable and ready for community use. You will lead the management and development of the Council's property, land and facilities portfolio, ensuring assets are well-maintained, compliant and aligned with the Town Plan. You will oversee procurement and contract management, deliver capital and improvement projects, and provide professional advice to councillors on investment, risk and long-term planning. A key part of the role is identifying and securing external funding to support new projects, enhance community infrastructure and strengthen the Council's financial resilience.

Responsibilities

• Asset Management: Maintaining the asset register, developing asset management plans and managing acquisitions, disposals and leasing (landlord/tenant matters).
• Contract Management: Procuring, negotiating and monitoring contractors for services like grounds maintenance, cleaning and facilities management.
• Operations & Maintenance: Ensuring buildings, parks and open spaces are functional are safe, compliant and ready for community use.
• Budgeting & Financial Oversight: Preparing and monitoring budgets for assets, contracts and capital projects.
• Funding and Business Planning: preparing funding bids and supporting business planning and income generation
• Strategic Planning: contributing to long-term asset and contract planning and providing clear advice to councillors
• About You
• Essential skills and experience include:
• Experience managing assets, facilities or estates in a complex environment
• Strong financial acumen and experience preparing or monitoring budgets
• Knowledge of health & safety compliance and statutory requirements
• Experience delivering capital projects and service improvements
• Proven ability to prepare successful funding bids and secure external grants
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with councillors, staff, contractors and community stakeholders
• Why Join Us?
• A key leadership role in a reputable and well accomplished Town Council.
• Opportunity to shape services and facilities that directly benefit the local community.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Generous local government pension scheme and employee benefits.
• Closing date for applications: 12pm, 10 June 2026
• Interviews will be held on Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd June 2026
• To Apply
• If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Horley Town Council, please click apply to obtain an information pack with full details of the role and application form.
• Please note CVs will not be considered .

Additional Information

Estates, Assets and Contracts Manager Employer : Horley Town Council Location : Horley, Surrey, RH6 7HZ Salary : SCP: 37-39 (£46,731 - £48,710 per annum) + Local Government Pension Scheme + 25 days annual leave (and bank holidays) Contract : Permanent, Full-time

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