We are working in partnership with a growing care home provider to recruit a dynamic and hands-on Director of Facilities & Estates to lead property, compliance and estate strategy across their portfolio.
This is a key senior leadership role requiring someone who can operate both strategically and operationally, setting direction at board level while also being visible and active on site
Lead the estates and facilities strategy across multiple care home locations
Oversee compliance relating to fire safety, health & safety, water hygiene, statutory testing and property standards
Develop and implement planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes
Manage refurbishment projects, capital works and contractor performance
Ensure homes are inspection-ready from an environmental and safety perspective
Provide hands-on support to Home Managers with facilities challenges
Drive cost control, budget management and supplier negotiations
Build robust reporting systems for board-level oversight
Senior estates/facilities leadership experience, ideally within care homes, healthcare or multi-site environments
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance within care settings
Able to balance strategic planning with practical, on-the-ground problem solving
Experienced managing contractors and capital projects
Commercially aware with strong budget management skills
Comfortable travelling extensively across Essex, London, Kent and surrounding areas
Self-sufficient and adaptable – this is a field-based role with no fixed office base
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced estates professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and wants to make a visible impact across a growing portfolio.
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