Estates Manager

Sue Ross Recruitment are delighted to be working exclusively with St Luke’s Hospice to recruit an experienced and motivated Estates Manager.

This senior, hands‑on leadership role involves ensuring the hospice estate is safe, compliant, efficient and fit for purpose across multiple sites, supporting the delivery of high‑quality care through the maintenance of outstanding facilities and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead, motivate and develop the Estates and Housekeeping teams
• Plan and allocate resources across multiple sites
• Manage budgets and identify efficiency opportunities
• Contribute to wider organisational strategy and leadership

Estates & Maintenance

• Oversee Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
• Maintain asset registers and estates data
• Ensure all buildings, plant and infrastructure are compliant and safe
• Manage refurbishment, improvement and minor works projects
• Oversee fleet and emergency response planning

Compliance & Health & Safety

• Ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation (H&S, Fire Safety, COSHH, Legionella, etc.)
• Maintain risk assessments, audits and statutory inspections
• Promote a proactive health & safety culture

Projects & Sustainability

• Support estate development projects and office moves
• Contribute to sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives
• Provide Estates support for key hospice events

About You

Essential

• Significant experience in estates/facilities management in a multi-site environment
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and health & safety regulations
• Experience managing PPM, reactive maintenance, and asset systems
• Proven leadership and people management skills
• Experience managing budgets, contractors, and projects
• Confident using CAFM or similar systems

Desirable

• Experience within healthcare, hospice or charitable environments
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. IWFM, HNC/HND, or similar)
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
• Experience driving sustainability initiatives

Benefits

• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits
• The chance to contribute to meaningful work impacting patients and families

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