Estates Partner in Cheadle

Location: Stoke-on-Trent (Regional Coverage Required)

Salary: £53,000 - £60,000 per annum

Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Opportunity (Potential to Become Permanent for the Right Candidate)

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday, All Year Round

Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced Estates, Facilities, or Property professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact across a large and diverse organisation? We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Estates Partner to join a growing central team, supporting multiple sites across the region. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled estates professional to lead on capital projects, statutory compliance, maintenance planning, and sustainability initiatives while working closely with operational leaders and site teams.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring that facilities remain safe, compliant, sustainable, and fit for purpose, while contributing to the delivery of long-term estates strategy and improvement programmes.

The Role

As Estates Partner, you will act as a key link between strategic estates planning and operational delivery. You will provide expert guidance on estates management, capital works, compliance, maintenance, and health and safety matters across a portfolio of sites. You will oversee regional capital projects, support funding applications, coordinate contractor activity, and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. This role offers a fantastic blend of strategic planning, project management, stakeholder engagement, and operational leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Estates Strategy & Project Management
• Lead and support regional capital improvement projects from planning through to completion.
• Manage funding applications and capital investment programmes.
• Support the implementation of asset management and estates planning systems.
• Coordinate insurance-related estate matters and claims activity where required.
• Compliance & Maintenance
• Conduct site visits, audits, and inspections to ensure statutory compliance.
• Monitor maintenance programmes and ensure planned preventative maintenance schedules are completed.
• Support sites in maintaining safe, compliant, and effective environments.
• Oversee risk management processes relating to estates and facilities.
• Stakeholder Management
• Act as the key regional contact for contractors, consultants, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders.
• Build effective working relationships with operational leaders and site teams.
• Provide expert estates advice and support to senior stakeholders.
• Leadership & Development
• Coach and support site teams to improve estates management standards.
• Deliver training and guidance on estates, compliance, maintenance, and health and safety responsibilities.
• Promote best practice and continuous improvement across all sites.
• Sustainability & Continuous Improvement
• Drive sustainability initiatives and environmental improvements.
• Support energy efficiency and carbon reduction programmes.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational performance, value for money, and service delivery.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Estates, Facilities, Property, or Project Management professional who is passionate about delivering safe, high-quality environments and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in Estates Management, Facilities Management, Property Management, or a similar role.
• Experience overseeing multiple sites and managing varied stakeholder groups.
• Strong project management experience, including capital works and refurbishment projects.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance, health and safety requirements, and maintenance planning.
• Experience managing contractors and external suppliers.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience managing maintenance contracts, compliance programmes, and risk registers.
• Relevant professional qualifications in Facilities Management, Estates Management, Property, Construction, or Project Management.
• NEBOSH qualification or similar health and safety qualification would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

• Salary of £53,000 - £60,000 per annum.
• Long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent.
• Regional role offering variety, autonomy, and strategic influence.
• Opportunity to lead significant estates and capital improvement projects.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive leadership environment.
• Chance to make a meaningful impact across a large and growing organisation.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to: Enhanced DBS clearance, Satisfactory references, Pre-employment medical clearance, Online checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

If you are an experienced Estates professional looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity where you can shape estates strategy, deliver impactful projects, and drive operational excellence, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this Estates Partner opportunity.