Estates Manager

Leaders In Care; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Leaders in Care is recruiting an Estates Manager for a growing care home group in the North East. You will oversee property performance, compliance, and development across 6–10 sites, traveling regularly to sites to ensure safety, maintenance, and regulatory standards are met.

The role reports to senior leadership and focuses on planned maintenance, capital projects, and contractor management within a field-based environment. Car allowance and mileage are provided.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in multi-site property or facilities management.
• Background in care homes, healthcare, or local authority environments is desirable.
• Strong understanding of compliance, health & safety, and building regulations.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Commercially aware with ability to manage budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, safety, and compliance of all properties in the portfolio.
• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Lead refurbishment, renovation, and capex projects.
• Ensure homes meet regulatory and health & safety standards.
• Manage external contractors and service providers for quality and value.
• Develop and implement property strategies aligned with growth.
• Conduct site visits and audits across locations.
• Work with Home Managers to support operational needs.

Skills

Multi-site property management

Health & safety compliance

Project management

Budget management

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Job description

WE'RE HIRING: Estates Manager (CARE HOME GROUP)

? North East England

? Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + Car Allowance & Mileage

An established and growing care home group is seeking a highly capable Head of Property to oversee and drive the performance, compliance, and development of its estate across multiple locations.

With a portfolio of 6-10 care homes, this is a pivotal, hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a multi-site environment and understands the importance of safe, well-maintained, and compliant facilities in delivering high-quality care.

The Opportunity Reporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of all property-related functions across the group. From planned maintenance and capital projects to compliance and contractor management, you’ll ensure every site operates efficiently, safely, and in line with regulatory expectations.

This is a field-based role requiring regular travel across the North East, offering autonomy and the chance to make a tangible impact across a growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance, safety, and compliance of all properties within the portfolio
• Manage and deliver planned and reactive maintenance programmes
• Lead on refurbishment, renovation, and capital expenditure projects
• Ensure all homes meet regulatory and health & safety standards
• Manage external contractors and service providers, ensuring quality and value
• Develop and implement property strategies aligned with business growth
• Conduct regular site visits and audits across all locations
• Work closely with Home Managers to support operational needs

About You

• Proven experience in multi-site property or facilities management
• Background within care homes, healthcare, or local authority/council environments is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of compliance, health & safety, and building regulations
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• Commercially aware with the ability to manage budgets effectively
• Strong communicator with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000
• Car allowance and mileage
• Autonomy within a growing care group
• Opportunity to shape and improve a multi-site property function
• Supportive leadership team and long-term career prospects