Estate Warden

• Full Time
• Addlestone, Surrey
• Posted 12 hours ago
• £25,040 - £25,791 per annum (post P&G Salary £27,528 - £30,089) £ / Year
• Closes: 30 July 2026

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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

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.

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.

Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.

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Use of AI in your application

We understand that some applicants may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with preparing their applications.

All submitted information whether supported by AI or not must accurately reflect the applicant’s own skills, experience, and qualifications. Recruitment decisions will be based on how well applicants demonstrate these attributes during the interview and selection process.

To apply for this job please visit jobs.runnymede.gov.uk.