Estates Manager (Uckfield Town Council)

Salary: UTC 9 (SCP 31-35) £43,149 – £47,665
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time

Closing date: 27 November 2026 4pm
Interview date: Provisional: 8 or 9 December 2026

How to apply: To apply for the position, please complete the application form on the Town Council website; explaining in detail how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the Person Specification under “Why you are applying for the job”. Please send your completed form to the Chief Officer (Town Clerk), by email at townclerk@uckfieldtc.gov.uk or by post to the Civic Centre, Uckfield, TN22 1AE (marked private and confidential).

Who to contact if you have a query: Townclerk@uckfieldtc.gov.uk

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Estates Manager

Permanent – Full-time position

Salary: UTC 9 (SCP 31-35) £43,149 – £47,665

Workplace benefits:

• Annual holiday entitlement of 23 days plus bank holidays/stat days (28 days after 5 years)
• East Sussex Local Government Pension scheme
• Access to WPA (NHS Top-up scheme)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free parking

This is an exciting time to take on the role of Estates Manager here at Uckfield Town Council. The Town Council owns a large asset portfolio, and has day to day responsibility for the maintenance of a cemetery, a closed churchyard, allotment sites, recreation grounds, sports pitches and play areas. We also own and manage the preservation of two local nature reserves, four woodlands and smaller open spaces, and wetland areas.

Uckfield Town Council is in the process of planning for and seeking funding to improve facilities for both football and cricket in 2027 and 2028, with a planning application currently with the local planning authority for a new 3G pitch. Improved facilities will support local clubs and organisations with current demand, and help us prepare for the future growth of the town.

This role will be responsible for leading the Estates team through the day to day maintenance and conservation of these green spaces, with two direct reports (Head Groundsman and Ranger). The role will also give guidance to the Senior Administrative Officer in their role in administering the allotments, cemetery and environmental projects.

This role will act as the lead for Estates-related contracts management and be responsible for the periodic review of Estates vehicles, machinery and equipment.

If you can demonstrate experience in Estates management (conservation, sports pitch maintenance, and/or arboriculture or agriculture) and keen to drive forward positive change for the benefit of our residents, we want to hear from you.

To apply for the position, please complete the application form on the Town Council website; explaining in detail how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the Person Specification under “Why you are applying for the job”.
Please send your completed form to the Chief Officer (Town Clerk), by email at townclerk@uckfieldtc.gov.uk or by post to the Civic Centre, Uckfield, TN22 1AE (marked private and confidential).

Deadline for applications: 4.00pm on Friday 27 November 2026
Interviews: Provisional: 8 or 9 December 2026