Head of Estates, Facilities and Safety

Dogs Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the UK is seeking a Head of Estates, Facilities, and Safety. This role involves overseeing commercial properties, managing a dedicated team, and tackling operational challenges. Candidates should have senior-level experience in property management, strong commercial acumen, and proven leadership skills. This position presents an opportunity to contribute to enhancing the charity's mission for a better world for dogs.

Qualifications

• Experience in property and facilities management at a senior level.
• Understanding of building regulations and health & safety compliance.
• Proven capability in strategic decision-making under pressure.

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.
• Oversee facilities management and related projects.
• Support sustainability initiatives against environmental impact.

Skills

Senior-level experience in property management

Strong commercial acumen

Effective communication

Leadership in developing high-performing teams

Education

RICS Certificate

Job 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 8thDecember 2025 and will take place on Teams. Second stage interviews are provisionally scheduled for 18th December 2025 at our London office.

Qualifications

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.

Mission Statement

We love dogs. That's why we do whatever we can to make sure every four‑legged friend gets the love they deserve. We'll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It's what we've been doing since 1891 and how we've grown to become the UK's leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.