Stewardship. Heritage. Impact.We are seeking an exceptional Head of Facilities & Estates to take custodianship of a unique and irreplaceable estate within Winchester city centre.This is a rare opportunity to combine strategic leadership, technical expertise and purpose-driven work.The OpportunityReporting directly to the senior leader, you will lead the day-to-day management and long-term stewardship of a complex estate. Youll be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, sustainability and asset performance, while balancing the sensitivities of historic buildings with modern living requirements.You will lead a dedicated in-house maintenance team and manage a trusted network of external contractors, surveyors and specialists, ensuring a safe, well-maintained and welcoming estate, and that the assets are protected and enhanced for the future.This role blends strategic vision with hands‑on leadership, offering real autonomy, influence at board level, and the chance to shape a 1030 year estates strategy.What Youll Be Responsible ForStrategic Estates & Asset Management: Developing and delivering a long-term estates strategy, overseeing capital projects, maintaining a robust asset register, and advising Trustees and senior leadership on asset performance, risk and investment priorities.Operational Facilities Leadership: Ensuring the smooth operation, repair and maintenance of all properties, from planned preventative maintenance to reactive works, inspections and improvements always with sensitivity to heritage and conservation requirements.Health & Safety & Compliance: Acting as the organisation's Health & Safety lead for the estate, ensuring full compliance across fire safety, asbestos, water hygiene, gas and electrical safety, accessibility and housing standards.Sustainability & Environmental Performance: Leading energy efficiency and carbon reduction initiatives, improving EPC performance, and embedding sustainability into long-term estate planning.Leadership & Team Development: Managing and developing the in-house maintenance team, fostering a professional, resident-focused culture built on safety, pride and accountability.Financial & Contractor Management: Controlling budgets, forecasting expenditure, leading procurement and tendering processes, and ensuring excellent value for money without compromising quality or safety.Governance & Stakeholder Engagement: Preparing reports for the CEO, Committees and Trustees, managing risk, handling property-related complaints, and contributing to the wider strategic direction of the charity.Who Were Looking ForYoull be an experienced estates or facilities professional with a strong grasp of UK landlord and property compliance, ideally gained within housing, heritage, social landlord or complex estate environments.You BringProven leadership experience managing teams and contractorsDeep knowledge of health & safety and statutory complianceConfidence managing budgets, capital projects and long-term plansThe judgement to balance heritage preservation with modern standardsA collaborative, calm and authoritative leadership styleExperience with listed buildings, sustainability initiatives, or working within a charitable or purpose-led organisation will be highly valued.Above all, youll bring pride in stewardship, care for people, and a genuine motivation to work in an organisation where your expertise directly supports a meaningful social mission.Why This Role Stands OutA rare senior estates role within a historic charitable settingDirect influence at executive and trustee levelA portfolio unlike any other heritage, community and investment combinedThe chance to leave a tangible, lasting legacy in one city.This appointment is being handled on a strictly confidential basis.Further details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.
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