Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Head of Estates & Maintenance (known internally as Head of Estates) to lead the delivery and performance of our property portfolio across the Northern region, comprising + properties including churches, residential accommodation, offices, retail, and homelessness centres.
The location for this post can be based anywhere in Yorkshire and North East of England, it is a Peripatetic role where travelwill berequired across this region. The key offices in the area are Leeds and North Shields, the two DHQ's in the region that the role will also cover.
This senior role provides professional leadership, including, planned maintenance, capital projects and statutory compliance, ensuring properties are safe, sustainable, compliant and fit for purpose. You will lead and inspire a multi-disciplinary, matrix-managed team of building professionals, acting as a source of expertise, mentoring and guidance, while providing assurance and direction at a regional level.
As Head of Estates & Maintenance (Known internally as Head of Estates) you will act as the senior property lead and primary relationship manager for the region, delivering the Property Vision:
“ right property solutions, right time, right cost, delighting our customers and enabling Mission .”
Key Responsibilities:
1. Leadership of estates services across a complex, mixed-use portfolio
2. Ownership and delivery of the Planned Maintenance Programme, lifecycle planning and capital projects
3. Oversight and assurance of statutory and regulatory compliance and estates risk
4. Leadership, development and performance management of a matrix-managed professional team
5. Senior-level stakeholder management, advising and influencing trustees, senior leaders and external partners
6. Financial leadership including development and management of annual budget, programme management and financial reporting
Successful candidate will have:
7. Extensive experience managing maintenance and investment programmes across a large, mixed-use portfolio
8. Strong leadership capability within matrix management environments
9. Proven financial management experience and value-for-money delivery
10. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at senior level
11. Degree in a property-related discipline and full RICS membership (or equivalent)
12. Full Valid UK driving licence (A fleet car will be provided to use for travels)