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!
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