Adele Carr Recruitment has partnered with a longstanding client to recruit a Head of Estates to support 9 sites across Manchester & Liverpool. This is a fully-flexible, permanent role with an excellent work-life balance and benefits package including hybrid working, private health care, free lunch and additional leave.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Estates to lead the estates delivery team across multiple
care-focused facilities in the North-West. This is a key role in managing and optimising all estate operations to ensure our properties meet the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and compliance. If you have a passion for facilities management and enjoy leading teams to deliver exceptional service, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact.
This position involves strategic oversight of property maintenance, contractor relationships, and health and safety practices. You'll work closely with various stakeholders to continuously improve the quality of our facilities, ensuring they are fit for purpose and offer a safe, welcoming environment.
As this is a flexible-working role, you will not be expected to travel in rush hour. The successful HOE will be able to work from home or wherever is comfortable but will be expected to visit company properties across Manchester and Liverpool.
Salary & Benefits
- Basic salary from £60,000 per annum + car allowance + travel paid for
- 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays
- Flexible working hours (37 per week, Monday-Friday)
- Must be available for travel - Sites across Manchester & Liverpool (free parking at all sites)
- Private medical
- Free cooked lunch every day (on-site)
- Life cover
- Workplace pension
Key Responsibilities
Facilities Management:
- Develop and implement asset replacement and refurbishment plans aligned with the overall Estates Strategy.
- Conduct regular condition assessments and plan maintenance to ensure safe, functional, and well-maintained facilities.
- Implement high standards of FM operations, driving continuous improvement.
Health, Safety & Compliance:
- Conduct health and safety audits and oversee compliance with all statutory and legislative requirements.
- Maintain and update the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) registers and ensure FM contracts meet compliance standards.
Operational and Financial:
- Manage and report on the facilities budget, forecasting financial performance and ensuring budgetary goals are met.
- Advise on space allocation and oversee the business continuity plan to ensure operational resilience.
People Management:
- Lead, develop, and motivate the estates team, ensuring efficient project planning and resource utilisation.
- Build strong relationships with contractors, manage vendor performance, and foster an effective, safety-focused working environment.
What we are looking for:
- Qualifications: Degree or Level 5 qualification in facilities management or real estate (or equivalent experience); health and safety credentials preferred.
- Experience: 5+ years in a senior facilities management role, ideally in a corporate or care environment, with expertise in M&E, building regulations, and FM best practices.
- Skills: Strong budget management, contract negotiation, and vendor management skills; effective communicator and team leader.
- Other: Clean driving licence, DBS check, and willingness to complete ongoing health and safety training.