Director of Estates and Facilities

Catch 22; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider is seeking a Director of Estates and Facilities to oversee maintenance and health and safety across multiple sites. The role involves managing contracts, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have healthcare experience and hold an IOSH qualification.

Qualifications

• Experience in the healthcare industry.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Experience managing multi-site operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance issues and lead a team of maintenance officers.
• Oversee project work related to building refurbishment.
• Handle Health and Safety matters, including audits.

Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Health and Safety Knowledge

Education

IOSH Qualification

Job description

Director of Estates and Facilities, Care Home Provider, Essex, Cambs, Beds, cGBP70k plus car and package

My client, a care home provider with 11 care homes across Kent, Essex, Cambridgeshire, and Bedfordshire, is recruiting a Director of Estates and Facilities with a salary of around GBP70k plus car and benefits.

The Director of Estates and Facilities is responsible for:

1. Managing all maintenance issues related to the property portfolio by leading a team of contracted maintenance officers and specialist contractors, including regular inspections of the homes.
2. Setting up and managing maintenance contracts; overseeing all aspects of planned, reactive, and cyclical maintenance, as well as minor works projects within a regional area, ensuring work is completed within budget and in compliance with statutory obligations and company objectives.
3. Purchasing items and services through quotes and tenders, involving cost/benefit analysis. Monitoring and reporting on supply chain performance is required.
4. Overseeing project work related to building refurbishment from inception to completion, and reviewing maintenance services regularly while developing and implementing a planned preventative maintenance system.
5. Handling all Health and Safety matters, including policy and practice, with extensive knowledge of current legislation and best practices. Effectively communicating Health and Safety policies to staff and conducting fire and risk assessments and audits.

Person Specification & Skills:

• A highly motivated problem solver with experience in the healthcare industry.
• Ability to work autonomously, excellent organizational skills, and effective priority management.
• Experience managing multi-site operations.
• Hold a current IOSH qualification and a valid UK driving license.
• Some hybrid working arrangements are possible.