Head of Estates and Compliance
Permanent
Berkshire- with travel between 5 sites
£70,000 + great benefits
Hybrid working- 3 Days onsite
Signet are currently supporting a wonderful, values driven organisation based in North Berkshire, who are seeking a Head of Estates and Compliance to join their team on a permanent basis, and this person will be Head of the team, reporting into a Director supporting a portfolio of 5 locations. This senior leadership role is responsible for estates management, statutory compliance, health & safety, sustainability reporting, and fleet management. The postholder will ensure consistent standards, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across all sites.
Key elements of the role:
* Provide strategic oversight of estates operations across multiple sites
* Lead and manage the Estates team
* Ensure delivery of maintenance programmes
* Oversee statutory compliance and audit processes
* Lead health & safety strategy, risk management, and reporting
* Manage sustainability data, carbon reporting, and ESOS compliance
* Oversee fleet operations
* Support capital projects and oversee minor works
* Manage budgets, procurement, and contractor performance
* Produce reports for senior leadership and governance
Qualifications & Experience
* NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
* Senior estates management experience in a multi-site environment
* Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and H&S legislation
* Experience managing budgets, contracts, and suppliers
* Experience with energy data, sustainability, or fleet management (desirable)
Skills
* Strong leadership and team management skills
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
* Confident reporting to senior leadership
* Analytical and detail-oriented
* Strategic mindset with strong operational focus