At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the management of diverse estates, ensuring safety and high-quality environments.
- Company: Values-driven organisation supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism.
- Benefits: Salary up to £60,000, 28 days annual leave, and a collaborative work culture.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a unique and supportive setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a rewarding environment while leading a dedicated team.
- Qualifications: Significant experience in estates or facilities management and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 60000 £ per year.
Your new company is a values-led organisation that supports adults with learning disabilities and autism to live meaningful, independent lives within thriving communities. The organisation operates across a diverse multi-site estate, including supported living accommodation, community facilities and social enterprises, and is committed to delivering safe, sustainable and high-quality environments for the people it supports.
Your new role involves joining the Senior Leadership Team as Head of Estates & Facilities, taking overall responsibility for the strategic and operational management of a diverse estate. This includes supported living accommodation, community facilities, infrastructure and capital projects. You will lead the estate's maintenance, grounds and cleaning functions, ensuring the estate remains safe, compliant and fit for purpose, while maintaining high standards of service delivery across multiple sites.
A unique aspect of the role is the management and oversight of the estate's private water supply. You will work closely with specialist contractors and stakeholders to ensure the continuity, compliance and effective operation of the water system, particularly during periods of increased demand throughout the warmer months.
In this position, you will oversee estate budgets, procurement activities, planned and reactive maintenance programmes, and capital investment projects. You will play a key role in driving continuous improvement through the development of robust systems, reporting mechanisms and operational processes, helping to support informed decision-making and long-term estate planning.
The successful candidate will provide leadership to a team of four direct reports, including an experienced Estates Manager, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture. The role also includes participation in a shared on-call rota with the Estates Manager, although call-out requirements are expected to be infrequent.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estates or facilities professional to make a tangible impact within a values-driven organisation, combining strategic leadership with hands-on operational oversight in a unique and rewarding environment.
To be successful in this role, you will have significant experience in a senior estates, facilities or property management position, with responsibility for operational leadership, contractor management and budget control. You will possess strong knowledge of statutory compliance, health and safety legislation and project delivery, alongside excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. The organisation is seeking an adaptable and hands-on leader who is comfortable working in a collaborative environment and confident in managing systems, reporting and compliance documentation. Experience within care, supported living, healthcare, charity or similarly regulated environments would be highly advantageous. A full UK driving licence is essential.
Salary of £55,000 - £60,000 DOE, 28 days annual leave plus.
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