Estates officer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Estates officers are responsible for the management and upkeep of land and property belonging to local councils and public bodies.

  • Examine documentation such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, plat books, maps, contracts, and agreements to verify factors such as properties' legal descriptions, ownership, or restrictions.  
  • Examine individual titles to determine if restrictions, such as delinquent taxes, will affect titles and limit property use.  
  • Prepare reports describing any
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Estates officers typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.

As a Estates officer you will typically work evenings.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    53,495 GBP *
    per year
    21,000 GBP
    50,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
    Average salary for Estates officer
    • 34,752 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Estates officer
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    Salary over time for Estates officer

    Salary for this role has increased over time
    • 47,590 GBP
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    Future outlook for Estates officers

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    Fair outlook
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    Balanced outlook
    -1% yearly wage growth (on average)
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    31% chance of automation in the future

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    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Estates officer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • % of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • % of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma
    • % of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree

    You could apply directly if you've got experience and qualifications in a related career like property management, building health and safety or surveying.


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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Estates officer.
    Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
    Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
    Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Estates officer. Check that you know:
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    Data base user interface and query software Data Trace Title IQ; Landtitle USA; Microsoft Access
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    Document management software Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
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    Internet browser software Microsoft Internet Explorer; Web browser software
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    Project management software SoftPro; SoftPro ProForm
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    Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel
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    Things to highlight for your Estates officer interview

    Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

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