Job Description
The Director of Estates will oversee the strategic management and operations of facilities within a not-for-profit organisation. This role requires expertise in facilities management, with a focus on delivering efficient and effective estate services.
Client Details
We are supporting a leading education provider to appoint a Director of Estates & Risk Management. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering a long-term estates and risk strategy across a complex, multi-site environment.
Description
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing strategic leadership across estates, facilities, and risk management
* Developing and delivering a long-term estates strategy, including investment, maintenance, and asset replacement plans
* Leading capital projects, ensuring delivery to time, budget, and quality standards
* Embedding a strong health & safety and risk management culture, including business continuity planning
* Ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements
* Driving sustainability initiatives and improving environmental performance
* Managing budgets effectively, ensuring strong financial control and value for money
* Building strong stakeholder relationships across internal teams, contractors, and external partners
* Providing strategic advice to senior leadership on estates, risk, and compliance matters
Profile
We're looking for a strategic and commercially aware estates leader with experience operating in a complex, multi-site environment.
You will bring:
* A relevant professional qualification or degree in estates, construction, surveying, or health & safety
* Proven leadership experience managing large estates or facilities functions
* Experience delivering major capital projects and long-term estates strategies
* Strong knowledge of health & safety, compliance, and risk management frameworks
* Experience managing significant budgets and multi-disciplinary teams
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* A proactive, solutions-oriented and customer-focused approach
Job Offer
* A competitive salary and benefits package.
* Senior leadership role with significant strategic influence
* Opportunity to shape a long-term estates vision and transformation programme
* Diverse, multi-site portfolio with ongoing investment and development
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Director of Estates to make a significant impact in the field of facilities management. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we encourage you to apply today!