Strategic Head of Estates & Facilities – Multi-site

Construction; Cheadle; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 27 days + 8 bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Blue Light Card eligibility

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The Together Trust is seeking a strategic Head of Estates and Facilities to lead the delivery of safe, sustainable environments across a diverse portfolio. The role reports to the Commercial Director and oversees capital projects, compliance, maintenance, health and safety, and environmental initiatives.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, drive efficiency and value for money, and shape future growth strategies across schools, residential homes, therapeutic services and corporate offices.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading estates and facilities services across multiple locations.
• Experience managing capital projects, maintenance programmes, compliance and service contracts.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience managing budgets and driving efficiencies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of health and safety legislation, building compliance and facilities management best practice.
• Experience leading diverse teams and outsourced service providers.
• A relevant degree qualification and a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a high‑performing Estates and Facilities team.
• Delivering the Trust's capital investment and estates programmes.
• Managing statutory compliance, health and safety governance, and property‑related risk.
• Overseeing planned and reactive maintenance across multiple sites.
• Driving estate optimisation, space planning and future growth strategies.
• Leading procurement and management of facilities and maintenance contracts.
• Championing environmental sustainability, energy efficiency and carbon reduction initiatives.
• Overseeing cleaning, catering, transport, helpdesk and front‑of‑house services.
• Ensuring robust business continuity, emergency planning and incident response arrangements.

Skills

Estate & Facilities leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Health & safety knowledge

Education

Degree qualification

Job description

The Together Trust is seeking a strategic Head of Estates and Facilities to lead the delivery of safe, sustainable environments across a diverse portfolio. The role reports to the Commercial Director and oversees capital projects, compliance, maintenance, health and safety, and environmental initiatives.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, drive efficiency and value for money, and shape future growth strategies across schools, residential homes, therapeutic services and corporate offices.