Job Description
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Director of Estates to join a growing health and social care organisation, taking executive responsibility for a diverse national property portfolio of approximately 120 properties. This is a senior leadership position, reporting directly to the CEO and sitting on the Executive Team, with regular Board-level reporting. You will lead the estates strategy, property development, capital investment, facilities management, statutory compliance and health and safety across a varied portfolio of serviced offices, community day services, residential homes, supported living schemes and individual bungalows and apartments. The organisation supports approximately 400 people with complex autism and forensic mental health needs. The condition, safety and suitability of its properties are therefore fundamental to the quality of support provided. Key responsibilities: Lead and deliver the group-wide estates strategy, aligned with organisational growth and service requirements. Take responsibility for the safety, condition, compliance and future development of approximately 120 properties. Maintain an accurate property register covering ownership, leases, condition, compliance and operating costs. Lead property acquisitions, disposals, lease negotiations, renewals, rent reviews and dilapidations. Develop annual condition surveys and five-year lifecycle plans across the portfolio. Lead new-build developments, conversions and major ..... full job details .....