Head Of Estates (Public Sector) VANRATH are searching for an experienced Head Of Estates for their client, a large Public Sector organisation based in Belfast on a 6 month contract with the likelihood of it leading to a permanent position. Responsibilities Develop and implement an Estates Strategy that will deliver an estate that is 'fit for purpose', in line with operational needs. Ensure compliance with the relevant statutory obligations including health and safety and environmental legislation, in the delivery of facilities and asset management. Monitor the operation of the Estates function ensuring the provision of appropriate capital projects, major and minor works, reactive and planned maintenance programmes in a cost effective, structured and timely fashion. Ensure compliance with financial and procurement rules and good governance in the facilities budget and management of contractors. Develop and manage contracts to achieve high quality, cost effective and value added services. Work in conjunction with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of Estates services. The Ideal Person Esstenial Have a minimum of 3 years' experience and professional knowledge at a senior level across a range of disciplines, including Estates Management, Risk, Health and Safety, Compliance, Governance, and Corporate Services. Have a minimum of 3 years' experience of working with a statutory and mandatory portfolio and interpreting regional and national policies and compliance systems. Have a minimum of 3 years' experience of briefing and presenting on complex, sensitive and contentious information to a range of internal and external stakeholders including at Board level. Have a relevant professional qualification and worked for at least 3 years in a senior management role in a major complex organisation with significant responsibilities including Estates Management, Health and Safety, Compliance, Governance, and Corporate Services. OR Have worked for at least 5 years in a senior management role in a major complex organisation with significant responsibilities including Estates Management, Health and Safety, Compliance, Governance, and Corporate Services. AND Be a corporate member of an engineering institute / institution relevant to engineering services in building together with registration as a chartered engineer with the Engineering Council or equivalent. Corporate membership of one of the following would be particularly appropriate: The Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management The Institute of Mechanical Engineers The Institution of Electrical Engineers The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers OR Be a corporate member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Chartered Building or Quantity Survey Division) OR Be a registered Architect. OR Be a corporate member of the Chartered Institute of Building Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. Remuneration c£53,755 per annum + benefits. For further information on this vacancy, or any other Public Sector job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chris Haddock in the strictest confidence. Follow VANRATH on LinkedIn for: Expert career advice. The latest Top Jobs. Industry News. And much more Skills: Head of Estates Senior Estates Manager Estates Facilities Head of Facilities