Head of Estates and Technical Services

PRS; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public service organization in East Kent is seeking a Head of Estates and Technical Services to manage essential operations across multiple sites. This role involves overseeing a multidisciplinary team focused on compliance, maintenance, and performance improvement. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in estate management and the ability to lead diverse teams. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven track record in technical services and estate management.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Estates and Technical Services function.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and technical regulations.
• Manage estate assets and infrastructure effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance management

Project management

Performance management

Job description

Head of Estates and Technical Services, Thanet, Kent

This role is responsible for leading and managing the Estates and Technical Services function across multiple operational sites within the East Kent area. The position supports frontline public services by ensuring that the estate, plant, and equipment operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with statutory, mandatory, and technical regulations.

The Estates Department provides essential services including maintenance, cleaning, catering, procurement, logistics, and other facilities functions vital to the delivery of high-quality public services.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Head of Estates to lead the Technical Solutions Department, ensuring the effective operation and maintenance of several key sites — based at the Kent and Canterbury and managing two ancillary locations in Folkestone and Dover.

This role is critical to maintaining service delivery by managing estate assets, infrastructure, and technical systems safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team of managerial, technical, and administrative staff of approximately 30+, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement. The remit includes maintenance, compliance, projects, lifecycle planning, and performance management through KPIs, SLAs, and other key metrics.

As the technical lead, you will provide strate…