Director of Estates

Practicus; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing healthcare organization is seeking a dynamic Director of Estates to lead facilities across the UK. This strategic role involves delivering an estates strategy to ensure compliance and efficiency while fostering sustainable practices. Ideal candidates will possess extensive management experience within regulated environments and demonstrate leadership in improving workplace environments.

Qualifications

• Senior experience in estates/facilities management in regulated sectors.
• Strong leadership ability with cross-functional team management.
• In-depth knowledge of H&S compliance and facilities best practices.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver estates strategy across 100+ clinical and administrative sites.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency of all facilities.
• Manage lease negotiations, asset management, and capital projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

H&S Legislation Knowledge

Communication

Sustainability Understanding

Job description

Director of Estates | £75,000-£85,000 + Benefits | Northwest (Multi-Site)

Are you ready to lead estates and facilities for a fast-growing healthcare organisation?

A leading provider of community-based healthcare services is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Estates to manage a growing estate of 100+ clinical and administrative sites across the UK

Reporting to the Deputy CEO, you'll shape and deliver the estates strategy-ensuring all facilities are safe, compliant, efficient, and aligned to the organisation's expansion plans and environmental goals. This is very much a role that is a combination of hands on and strategic oversight. My client need someone who is able to roll their sleeves up and help the estates function grow.

What we're looking for:

Senior experience in estates/facilities management, ideally across multiple sites in a regulated sector (e.g. healthcare, education, retail etc)

Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams and external contractors

In-depth knowledge of H&S legislation, compliance standards, and facilities best practice

A hands-on, solutions-focused approach with excellent project and risk management capabilities

Experience with lease negotiations, asset management, and capital projects

Understanding of sustainability and ESG principles

Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and reporting skills

A passion for continuous improvement and creating outstanding environments for staff and service users

Location - Elements of home working, head office work and travel to sites

Salary - Circa £75k-£85k plus benefits.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of a growing, values-led healthcare organisation.

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