Head of Estates, Facilities and Safety

Dogs Trust Company Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal welfare charity in London seeks a Head of Estates, Facilities and Safety to oversee its commercial property portfolio. You will lead a dedicated team, manage operational challenges, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have senior-level property management experience and a RICS Certificate. Competitive salary of £70,000 to £75,000 per year plus benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in property and facilities management.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen required.
• Proven leadership skills with high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a long-term commercial property strategy.
• Lead health, safety, and risk management across all properties.
• Manage budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Property and facilities management experience

Commercial acumen

Effective communication

Strategic decision-making

Leadership in team development

Education

RICS Certificate

Job description

Head of Estates, Facilities and Safety

Application Deadline: 3 December 2025

Department: Delivery and Performance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Compensation: £70,000 to £75,000 per year + benefits

Description

Are you ready to lead and shape the future of Dogs Trust’s estates and facilities? We’re looking for a Head of Estates, Facilities and Safety to oversee our commercial property portfolio, including our London office. You’ll manage a dedicated team, tackle operational challenges, control costs, and ensure our properties continue to support the charity’s mission to improve the lives of dogs.

What does this role do?

As Head of Estates, Facilities and Safety, you will:

• develop and deliver a long‑term commercial property strategy, working with colleagues responsible for centres and shops.
• lead health, safety, and risk management across all properties and embed risks into business continuity planning.
• oversee leases, contracts, and agreements to maximise value, minimise risk, and ensure compliance.
• manage budgets, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and ensure properties support financial sustainability.
• oversee facilities management, maintenance, and development projects, including the London office.
• support sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact and achieve net‑zero targets.

First stage interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 8th December 2025 and will take place on Teams. Second stage interviews are provisionally scheduled for 18th December 2025 at our London office.

Could this be you?

To be successful in this role, you’ll need senior‑level experience in property and facilities management, ideally with a RICS Certificate. You’ll have strong commercial and financial acumen, be an effective communicator, and able to make strategic decisions under pressure. You’ll understand building regulations, health and safety, compliance, and sustainability, and have proven leadership in developing high‑performing teams across multiple sites.