Head of Estates
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
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Develop and deliver a long-term estates strategy aligned with organisational goals.
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Lead and inspire a multi-regional estates team, promoting collaboration, performance, and development.
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Oversee a nationwide freehold and leasehold portfolio, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and sustainability.
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Manage capital projects and estate development, delivering to time, budget, and specification.
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Implement preventative and reactive maintenance programmes.
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Drive environmentally sustainable practices and continuous improvement across the estate.
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Manage budgets, procurement, and contracts, ensuring cost efficiency and value.
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Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, contractors, and consultants.
Requirements
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RICS qualified with senior-level estates, property, or facilities management experience.
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Proven experience in estate management, portfolio optimisation, and capital works delivery.
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Strong technical knowledge of building systems, compliance, and health & safety.
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Skilled in managing budgets, contracts, and multi-site operations.
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Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
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Degree in a relevant real estate/property discipline.
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Healthcare sector experience desirable, but not essential.
What We Offer
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Salary of up to £100,000 per annum.
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Company car, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.
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Hybrid working with national travel.
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The opportunity to shape and lead a high-profile estates function.
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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