About The Role

Lead frontline teams and help deliver excellent estate services for Croydon.

We are recruiting three experienced Team Managers to lead our caretakers, handypersons, and bulk refuse staff. You’ll be responsible for delivering a high-quality, customer-focused estate and environmental service, ensuring our estates are clean, safe, and well-maintained.

About the role

Lead and motivate a team delivering frontline estate services.
Manage contracts and ensure compliance with health and safety.
Monitor performance and drive service improvements.
Work with residents, councillors, and partners to raise estate standards.

About you

Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation relevant to the provision of caretaking, estates, and environmental cleanliness and wellbeing of residents.
Experience managing teams in housing, caretaking, or environmental services.
Strong knowledge of estate compliance and health and safety.
Excellent leadership and communication skills.
Ability to deliver service improvements and value for money.

Why join us?
This is a leadership role where you’ll have a direct impact on residents’ quality of life and help shape the future of estate services in Croydon. Our benefits include:

Inclusive Culture: Join a team that values diversity and is committed to creating a supportive work environment where all staff can thrive.
Career Development: We invest in our staff and support their development.
Generous Benefits Package: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%, up to 31 days of annual leave (eligibility criteria apply) in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more, a commitment to your well-being and work-life balance with access to the confidential and free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7.
Family Friendly provisions: Generous maternity leave and family leave provisions
Make a Difference: Be part of a council that is dedicated to improving the lives of its residents through effective and compassionate housing management. At Croydon relationships matter and we are about strong partnerships and working together to make lasting positive change.

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Application Closing Date: 6 th September 2026
Assessment Centres: Week Commencing 21 st September 2026

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check.