At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a diverse property portfolio and ensure compliance and performance across multiple sites.
- Company: Join a large, values-driven organisation focused on community services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.
- Why this job: Shape the future of estates management while supporting vital community-focused services.
- Qualifications: Professional membership in relevant fields and a full UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 59576 - 70089 £ per year.
I am working in partnership with a large, national, values-driven organisation to appoint a Head of Estates. This is a senior leadership role responsible for managing a diverse, mixed-use property portfolio across a defined geographical region. This position offers the opportunity to combine strategic leadership, technical estates expertise, and stakeholder engagement to deliver a high-performing, compliant, and sustainable estate that supports vital community-focused services.
As Head of Estates, you will act as the primary relationship lead between the central Property function and key operational stakeholders across your region. You will take full responsibility for estate performance, maintenance delivery, compliance, capital planning, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring properties remain safe, fit for purpose, and aligned to organisational priorities.
Key Responsibilities- Estates & Maintenance Delivery
- Lead the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance programmes across a varied property portfolio
- Ensure performance against KPIs, SLAs, and operational standards
- Oversee building fabric and M&E works across multiple sites
- Compliance & Safety
- Ensure full compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including H&S, CDM, and Building Regulations
- Promote a strong culture of safety across staff, contractors, and service users
- Stakeholder & Relationship Management
- Act as the lead estates contact for a wide range of stakeholders
- Provide expert advice at senior forums and operational boards
- Build trusted relationships and ensure alignment between property and operational priorities
- Financial & Asset Management
- Lead annual and cyclical property planning and budgeting
- Manage delivery of maintenance and capital programmes (c. £7m annual budget)
- Drive value for money, prioritisation, and cost efficiency
- Leadership
- Lead a multi-disciplinary, multi-site estates team
- Operate within a matrix structure, bringing together specialist expertise
- Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and high performance
Qualifications
- Professional membership (e.g. MRICS, MCIOB or equivalent)
Additional Requirements
- Full UK driving licence
Head of Estates in Bath employer: Oyster
As a large, national organisation committed to community values, we offer an exceptional work environment for the Head of Estates role. Our culture prioritises collaboration and innovation, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development while ensuring a sustainable and compliant estate that supports vital services. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a supportive atmosphere where your expertise will be valued and recognised.
