Head of Estates – Nationwide Property Portfolio Location: Lichfield – Head Office | Hybrid (minimum 1 day/week) | National Travel Salary: Up to £100,000 company car bonus benefits Contract: Full-time | Permanent Are you a senior estates professional ready to take the next step in your career? A leading UK care provider is looking for a Head of Estates to lead a nationwide property and facilities function, shaping the future of a diverse property portfolio and driving operational excellence. This is a strategic, high-impact role with responsibility for a multi-regional Estates team, ensuring properties are safe, efficient, and fully compliant. You’ll influence national estates strategy, oversee budgets, and deliver key projects, while supporting a team of talented Property Managers, Support, and Compliance professionals. Key Responsibilities * Develop and deliver a long-term estates strategy aligned with organisational goals. * Lead and inspire a multi-regional estates team, promoting collaboration, performance, and development. * Oversee a nationwide freehold and leasehold portfolio, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and sustainability. * Manage capital projects and estate development, delivering to time, budget, and specification. * Implement preventative and reactive maintenance programmes. * Drive environmentally sustainable practices and continuous improvement across the estate. * Manage budgets, procurement, and contracts, ensuring cost efficiency and value. * Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, contractors, and consultants. Requirements * RICS qualified with senior-level estates, property, or facilities management experience. * Proven experience in estate management, portfolio optimisation, and capital works delivery. * Strong technical knowledge of building systems, compliance, and health & safety. * Skilled in managing budgets, contracts, and multi-site operations. * Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills. * Degree in a relevant real estate/property discipline. * Healthcare sector experience desirable, but not essential. What We Offer * Salary of up to £100,000 per annum. * Company car, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package. * Hybrid working with national travel. * The opportunity to shape and lead a high-profile estates function. * Real influence at a senior leadership level. If you’re ready to bring your expertise, vision, and leadership to a role where you can make a nationwide impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now