Head of Estates in London

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.

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