Estates Manager

We are looking for an experienced Estates Manager to take ownership of Glenholme Specialist Healthcare's property portfolio. Reporting to the CEO, you will ensure our buildings, grounds, and infrastructure are safe, compliant, and well-maintained across all sites. This is a hands-on leadership role covering statutory compliance, contractor management, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and capital projects. You will also line-manage a team of in-house maintenance staff and work closely with finance to manage budgets effectively. The role requires regular travel across our sites and occasional out-of-hours availability for facilities emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Property & Maintenance
  • Oversee day-to-day maintenance, repairs, and reactive works across all properties.
  • Manage PPM contracts and ensure all statutory compliance checks (fire safety, legionella, electrical, lifts, etc.) are current and evidenced.
  • Diagnose building issues and ensure timely resolution, prioritising resident safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Conduct regular site visits and produce condition reports and action plans.
• Team & Contractor Management
  • Line-manage in-house maintenance staff, including recruitment, probation, and ongoing development.
  • Appoint and oversee external contractors for refurbishments and routine works, ensuring compliance with H&S requirements and agreed timescales.
• Compliance & Health and Safety
  • Maintain and enforce H&S policies and procedures across the estate, including risk assessments.
  • Conduct annual H&S audits of all properties and manage remedial actions to completion.
  • Ensure internal and external presentation of all properties meets Glenholme Specialist Healthcare's standards.
• Budget & Reporting
  • Manage the estates budget in conjunction with the finance team, working within agreed cost parameters and timescales.
  • Maintain accurate compliance records and produce regular reports for senior leadership on property condition, spend, and outstanding actions.

What We’re Looking For

• Essential
  • Proven experience in an estates, facilities, or property management role, ideally multi-site.
  • H&S qualification — NEBOSH or IOSH (essential).
  • Strong knowledge of statutory compliance requirements (fire, legionella, electrical, lifting equipment, etc.).
  • Experience managing contractors and PPM programmes.
  • Background in one or more building trades (electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or mechanical services) — preferred.
  • Able to manage a dispersed team and work effectively without close supervision.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; comfortable with maintenance or compliance management systems.
  • Full UK driving licence — essential (regular multi-site travel required).
  • Enhanced DBS check required.
• Desirable
  • Experience in a regulated health or social care environment.
  • Project management experience, including oversight of refurbishment or development works.

What We Offer

• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Your birthday off (following successful probation)
• Life insurance cover of £10,000
• Cycle2work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme – including advice on wellbeing, finances, and family support
• Blue Light Card reimbursement

Glenholme Specialist Healthcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

If you are passionate about maintaining safe, compliant, and high-quality environments and enjoy working across multiple sites, we would love to hear from you.