Estates Supervisor - South Region

Pdsa; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays (+

Buy/sell extra 5 days

Volunteer day, Celebration Day andWell

Pension contributions 5–10%

Life assurance four times salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts via Fetch platform

Enhanced family leave

Pet Insurance discount

Job summary

PDSA is seeking an experienced Estates Supervisor to oversee a portfolio of 48 sites, including 17 Pet Hospitals and 31 charity shops in the South of England. Reporting to the Estates Service Manager, you will ensure property compliance, safety, and well-maintained facilities while supporting teams delivering veterinary services.

The role covers 3–4 travel days per week across the region, with remaining time spent working from home.

Qualifications

• Experience in estates, property or facilities management across multiple sites.
• Strong contractor, supplier and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience coordinating projects and managing budgets.
• Knowledge of health and safety and property compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance across the South region.
• Conduct regular site visits and identify maintenance needs.
• Coordinate statutory inspections and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Manage contractors and suppliers to ensure high service levels and value for money.
• Support refurbishment projects and property improvements.
• Manage maintenance budgets and build strong site team relationships.

Skills

Estates management

Contractor management

Budget management

Project coordination

Driving licence

Job description

Join us to help keep even more people and pets together when times are tough. For over a century, PDSA have provided vital veterinary care for the pets of people in financial hardship.

We're now on a journey to expand our reach to support even more people and their beloved pets. To achieve this ambitious goal, we need passionate and driven individuals who are ready to embrace change and help shape a future-focused PDSA. Together, we'll build a stronger organisation to ensure our services help those who need us most for the next hundred years.

If you're ready to make a real difference and be part of a team that's creating positive change, we want you to join us. Let's build a brighter future for pets and their owners, together.

About you

Are you an experienced Estates or Facilities Management professional who enjoys variety, building strong relationships and ensuring properties are safe, compliant and well maintained?

We're looking for a proactive and organised Estates Supervisor to oversee a portfolio of 48 PDSA sites, including 17 Pet Hospitals and 31 charity shops, across the South of England.

Reporting to our Estates Service Manager, you'll play an important role in ensuring our properties are effectively managed and maintained, supporting the teams who deliver our vital services.

In this role, you'll:

• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance across our South region.
• Conduct regular site visits, identifying maintenance needs and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate statutory inspections and ensure property compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage contractors and suppliers, ensuring high standards of service and value for money.
• Support refurbishment projects and property improvement works.
• Manage maintenance budgets and build strong relationships with site teams and stakeholders.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in estates, property or facilities management, ideally across multiple sites.
• Strong contractor, supplier and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience coordinating projects and managing budgets.
• Knowledge of property compliance, health and safety requirements.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach with the ability to work independently.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Geographic coverage and travel

Our South region covers an extensive geographical area, including London, Essex, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, Dorset, Somerset, Devon, Gloucestershire and Bristol.

You'll be required to travel approximately 3-4 days per week, visiting and supporting sites across the region, with the remaining time generally spent working from home.

If you're looking for a varied role where your expertise can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Rewards, support and benefits

We're really passionate about being a great place to work, somewhere people feel proud of what they do, connected to a meaningful purpose, and able to make a genuine difference every day. Our teams are collaborative and supportive, and we encourage everyone to bring their ideas, individuality and passion for pets to work with them.

As well as a rewarding role and a positive, people-focused culture, we also offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• Flexible working options to support your work-life balance and individual circumstances.
• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays, with option to buy or sell an extra five days.
• Three paid special days off: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day and Wellbeing Day annually.
• Generous pension options, with PDSA contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%.
• Life assurance providing four times your annual salary for added peace of mind.
• AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme, with 24/7 wellbeing support.
• Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts available through our staff Fetch benefits platform.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to support you and your family.
• 10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services.

PDSA is committed to embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion within our teams that reflect the communities we serve. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunities for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the recruitment process.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.

To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.