Property/Estates Management (Charity, Belfast)

Honeycomb Jobs Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Property/Estates Manager in Belfast. The successful candidate will ensure the safety and compliance of charity sites, manage maintenance budgets, and liaise with external contractors. The role requires strong experience in maintenance management and knowledge of property compliance in residential care settings. This position offers the opportunity to support vulnerable adults and contribute to a meaningful cause.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a maintenance management role within residential care or special needs environments.
• Strong knowledge of property compliance relevant to residential care settings.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular building inspections and address maintenance needs.
• Manage compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Develop a Planned Maintenance schedule.

Skills

Maintenance management

Property compliance knowledge

Contractor management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Health & Safety qualifications (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH)

Job description

Overview

Honeycomb Jobs is delighted to be working with a 3rd Sector client, to recruit for a permanent Property/Estates Manager based in Belfast with travel to different sites in Northern Ireland.

The Client - The organisation provides land and buildings where partner charities provide vital residential care and support to adults with special needs, ensuring they can live safe, comfortable, and fulfilling lives.

The Role - The postholder will take responsibility for ensuring all charity sites – primarily residential homes and supported living – are safe, compliant, well-maintained, and fit for purpose in keeping with the Licences to partner charities. Working closely with the CEO, the post holder will deliver maintenance, manage compliance with legal requirements, manage work related to property insurance and claims, and provide expert advice on property-related health and safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular building inspections, identifying and addressing maintenance needs proactively.
• Coordinate more complex works with external contractors as needed.
• Develop and manage a Planned Maintenance schedule which addresses the requirements of the organisation\'s Stock Condition Survey.
• Ensure properties remain safe, welcoming, and suitable for residents with special needs, ensuring the organisation\'s maintenance works are sensitive to their living environment.
• Ensure full compliance with all health and safety and statutory maintenance requirements, including:
  • Fire safety systems and equipment (e.g., alarms, extinguishers)
  • Water hygiene and Legionella management
  • Electrical safety, including EICRs and PAT testing
  • Asbestos management (where applicable)
  • Gas safety inspections and servicing
• Maintain up-to-date compliance records, asset registers, and site logs.
• Conduct and review risk assessments for structure of buildings, ensuring all work is carried out safely.
• Manage contractor compliance, ensuring external providers meet required health and safety standards and safeguarding requirements for working in residential care environments.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and demonstrating safe, compliant sites.
• Maintain accurate records of building assets, condition reports, and servicing schedules.
• Monitor and manage maintenance budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions while prioritising safety and quality.
• Provide professional advice to the organisation on property-related matters, including potential improvements, refurbishment needs, life-cycle costing, and future-proofing buildings for developing service requirements.

Person specification

Essential

• Proven experience in a maintenance management role, preferably within residential care, supported living, or special needs environments.
• Strong working knowledge of property compliance requirements relevant to residential care settings, including fire safety, water hygiene, electrical safety, and health and safety legislation.
• Experience managing external contractors and ensuring safe working practices on site.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills, particularly for compliance documentation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with care staff, residents, families, and contractors.
• Sensitivity to working within environments that are home to vulnerable adults with special needs, ensuring work is carried out respectfully and safely.

Desirable

• Health & Safety qualifications such as IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH Certificate.
• Experience working within a charity or non-profit organisation.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles when working in residential care.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact David McClure, Principal Recruitment Consultant at Honeycomb on .

If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss.

Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit Honeycomb to view a wide selection of our current jobs

Note: we are receiving an exceptionally high number of applications and may be unable to shortlist candidates who do not meet the specific requirements for this role. We may also be unable to provide individual feedback. Thank you for your understanding.

Skills: estate management, estates manager, property manager