- Location: The Prince of Wales Hospice, Pontefract
Estates and Facilities Manager
Location: The Prince of Wales Hospice, WF8 4BG
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Are you an experienced Estates and Facilities professional looking for a role where your work makes a real difference? We're seeking an Estates and Facilities Manager to lead the delivery of Estates and Facilities services across The Prince of Wales Hospice and our retail estate.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-driven organisation and play a key role in ensuring our buildings, services and environments are safe, compliant and fit for purpose for patients, families, staff, volunteers and visitors.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director of Estates & Facilities, you'll lead a small but dedicated team and be responsible for managing both hard and soft FM services across the Hospice and approximately 10 retail sites.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing planned and reactive maintenance programmes
- Ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance across all sites
- Leading housekeeping, waste and environmental services
- Managing contractors, suppliers and service contracts
- Supporting capital projects and estates developments
- Promoting a strong culture of health, safety and continuous improvement
- Acting as Authorised Person (Water) and supporting water safety compliance
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
- HNC/HND, Level 4/5 qualification or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Estates Management, Facilities Management or related discipline or significant equivalent experience
- IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent health and safety qualification
- Experience managing estates, facilities or engineering services
- Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and health & safety requirements
- Experience managing contractors and maintenance programmes
- Excellent organisational, leadership and problem-solving skills
- The ability to manage priorities across multiple sites
- A collaborative approach and commitment to high-quality service delivery
- Experience within healthcare, hospice or multi-site environments would be advantageous
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- All of our staff felt they make a real difference and are proud to work for the Hospice
- 97% of employees said they enjoy working with our team
Benefits include:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Enhanced sick pay and contributory pension scheme
- Staff wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme, complementary therapy sessions, clinical supervision and access to occupational health support
- Eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts
- Discounted on-site meals during working hours
- Discounted local gym memberships
- Free on-site car parking
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Annual salary review
Interviews to take place Tuesday 8th December 2026.
Please note: we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have and provide the right to work in the UK. Any job offer will also be conditional upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and 2 references.
Read more about Estates & Facilities Manager in Pontefract employer: Prince of Wales Hospice
At Prince of Wales Hospice, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values compassion and community spirit. Our retail volunteers play a crucial role in supporting patient care through fundraising efforts, all while enjoying a supportive work culture that fosters personal growth and development. Located in the heart of Pontefract, our charity shop offers a welcoming environment where you can make a meaningful impact alongside like-minded individuals.
