Estate and Facilities Manager - Hotel

Corecruitment; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Corecruitment is handling a search for an Estates & Facilities Manager in Leicestershire. This hands-on leadership role oversees maintenance, infrastructure, health and safety compliance, and operational effectiveness of a premier hospitality destination set within expansive grounds.

You will lead Grounds and Maintenance teams, manage day-to-day estate operations, and ensure facilities remain safe, compliant, efficient, and fit for purpose to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in estates, facilities, or maintenance within a complex property environment.
• Proven ability to lead and develop maintenance teams.
• Strong understanding of health and safety compliance in hospitality settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, infrastructure, and health and safety compliance across the estate.
• Lead Grounds and Maintenance teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient facilities.
• Develop and manage maintenance schedules to maximise efficiency and minimise guest disruption.
• Maintain records, permits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Plan and prioritise capital expenditure to enhance the property and guest experience.
• Lead special projects from concept to completion.

Skills

Estates management

Facilities management

Property engineering

Team leadership

Job description

The role: Estates & Facilities Manager

Location: Leicestershire
Sector: Hospitality and leisure

Salary: Up to £45,000

I am delighted to be working with a high-quality hotel property to find then and experienced and dedicated Estates and Facilities Manager in Leicestershire.

As the Estates & Facilities Manager you will oversee the maintenance, infrastructure, health and safety compliance, and operational effectiveness of a stunning hospitality destination set within 70 acres of parkland and waterside grounds.

This is a hands‑on leadership role with responsibility for ensuring that the property, grounds, equipment, utilities, and wider infrastructure are maintained to the highest standards, supporting an exceptional experience for guests and colleagues alike.

The Role

You will lead the Grounds and Maintenance teams, manage the day-to-day operation of the estate, and ensure all facilities remain safe, compliant, efficient, and fit for purpose.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the hotel, resort, buildings, grounds, and equipment comply with all relevant health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Managing the day-to-day facilities operation, including buildings, utilities, plant, equipment, infrastructure, and external areas.
• Leading and supporting the Grounds and Maintenance teams to deliver consistently high standards across the estate.
• Overseeing the planned and reactive maintenance of buildings, facilities, grounds, and landscapes.
• Developing and implementing comprehensive maintenance schedules to maximise efficiency and minimise disruption to guests and hotel operations.
• Maintaining accurate records, permits, licences, inspections, risk assessments, and compliance documentation.
• Developing and managing maintenance and facilities budgets, monitoring expenditure, and identifying opportunities to improve cost efficiency without compromising quality.
• Identifying, planning, and prioritising capital expenditure projects that enhance the property, facilities, and guest experience.
• Leading special projects and improvement initiatives from initial concept through to completion.

About You

You will be an experienced estates, facilities, property, engineering, or maintenance professional with a strong understanding of operating within a complex property environment. Ideally you will have managed a team, be obsessed with guest experience and have solid exposure to hotel or resort environments.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of the estates and facilities function within an outstanding hotel and resort setting. You will play a central role in protecting and enhancing the property, supporting operational excellence, and helping to create a safe, attractive, and memorable environment for every guest.

You must be able to live and work in the UK without restriction.