At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the management and maintenance of parks, playgrounds, and community buildings.
- Company: Join a charity dedicated to enhancing community spaces and facilities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse team culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Embrace a dynamic role with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Experience in facilities management and team leadership required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day‑to‑day compliance, management and maintenance of the park, playgrounds, sports facilities and Grade II listed community buildings.
- Lead a small, multi‑skilled Grounds & Facilities team – recruitment, development and building a strong team culture.
- Manage contractors and capital works, from routine repairs to major building projects.
- Participate on the Senior Management Team to shape the charity’s strategic plans.
- Administer the grounds & facilities budget of approximately £400K.
- Operate as one of four Designated Safeguarding Leads, ensuring child protection across the site.
- Develop and implement quality systems and structures to provide consistent, high‑quality facility management.
- Balance strategic vision with hands‑on operational oversight when required.
- Set high standards, communicate the importance of quality, and drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Experience
- Proven experience in facilities management for complex, public or heritage sites.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop and lead a small, multi‑skilled team.
- Strong knowledge of compliance, safety, safeguarding obligations and building regulations.
- Experience managing a multi‑hundred‑thousand‑pound budget.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to set and maintain high standards.
- Ability to work collaboratively with senior management and external partners.
- Proficiency in applying systems and structure to achieve consistent, high quality service delivery.
Equal Employment Opportunity statement: We celebrate diversity and are committed to a harassment‑free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Head of Estates in City of Westminster employer: Coram's Fields
As the Head of Estates, you will join a dynamic charity that prioritises community engagement and environmental stewardship. Our inclusive work culture fosters collaboration and personal growth, offering opportunities for professional development while managing a diverse team dedicated to maintaining our heritage sites. Located in a vibrant area, we provide a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact the community and enhance the quality of our facilities.
