Estates manager HEO (07/25 DAR) – British High Commission
Job Overview
The British High Commission in Dar Es Salaam is seeking an Estates Manager (Higher Executive Officer, HEO) to oversee a portfolio of approximately 30 residential properties for UK diplomatic staff in Tanzania, as well as the Official Residence of the British High Commission. This is a fixed-term position with the possibility of renewal, starting on 1 July 2025, with a monthly salary of TZS 5,817,771. The role involves 35.5 working hours per week and is based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
About the British High Commission
The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality, and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organizational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) operates an agile workforce, and you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as reasonably required.
Job Details
- Job Category: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
- Job Subcategory: Estates
- Grade: Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
- Type of Position: Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
- Region: Africa
- Country/Territory: United Republic of Tanzania
- Location (City): Dar Es Salaam
- Type of Post: British High Commission
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Salary: TZS 5,817,771 (monthly)
- Working Hours per Week: 35.5
- Start Date: 1 July 2025
- Application Deadline: 19 June 2025
Main Purpose of the Job
The primary purpose of this role is to manage a portfolio of around 30 residential houses for UK diplomatic staff in Tanzania and the Official Residence of the British High Commission. The Estates Manager will ensure all UK staff are housed in safe and secure accommodation in line with UK Government policy. The role involves leading relationships with property owners, negotiating rent and lease agreements, and overseeing the British High Commission estates, technical works, and residence teams.
Roles and Responsibilities
This is an exciting and challenging leadership role within the British High Commission’s corporate services section, requiring energy, proactivity, dedication, creativity, and quick thinking. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, capable of managing time effectively, making well-judged decisions, and leading a team of skilled technicians.
Key responsibilities include:
- Team Leadership: Oversee a team of more than 25 staff with diverse skill sets, represent the team in committees and with leadership, ensure staff are equipped to perform their duties, manage performance and development plans, address underperformance, and foster a fair and inclusive work environment.
- Budget Management: Manage the estates maintenance budget (approximately £300,000), including planning, execution, and reporting. Prior experience in forecasting, spending, and reporting on project development to the finance team is required.
- Property Management: Identify suitable accommodation for British staff, negotiate rents on behalf of the British High Commission with a focus on value for money, and ensure accommodation aligns with government policies. Act as secretary to the Post Housing Committee, overseeing health and safe house allocation.
- Estates Maintenance: Ensure proper upkeep of Mission estates, including utilities, general maintenance, material procurement, and safety, in collaboration with the Security team. Oversee the annual maintenance and preventive measures plan, coordinating with the Technical Works team.
- Project Oversight: Manage estates projects in collaboration with headquarters and regional estates teams.
Resources Managed
- Staff: 20 country-based staff
- Expenditure: Estates budget of approximately £300,000
Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- 10 years of experience in property management
- Experience managing a team of 10 or more people
- Experience managing a budget over £50,000
- Excellent communication skills
- Property management certification
- Comfortable using Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Excellent written and spoken English
Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- Experience with UK Health and Safety requirements
Required Behaviors
- Changing and Improving
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
- Leadership
- Making Effective Decisions
- Managing a Quality Service
- Working Together
Other Benefits and Conditions of Employment
- The High Commission is committed to providing learning and development opportunities for staff. The mission’s learning and development committee offers funding and opportunities, ranging from on-the-job learning to formal training.
- The successful candidate will undertake job-specific training on budget management, health and safety, and good line management, as well as mandatory FCDO training.
- The role requires independent work, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
Additional Information
- The British High Commission will never request payment or fees to apply for a position.
- Employees recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Tanzania.
- All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in Tanzania with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit. The successful candidate is responsible for obtaining the permit, paying associated fees, arranging relocation, and meeting relocation costs.
- Employees not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
- Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
- Appointable candidates who are unsuccessful may be placed on a reserve list for six months. If a similar role becomes available, it may be offered to reserve candidates.
- Applications must be submitted through the official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Applications sent through other sites will not be received.
- Candidates should regularly check their application status on the tal.net system.
- For more information on Civil Service Success Profiles, visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles
- Note: Job grade AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
How to Apply:
Job type Full-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
