- Salary:
- Band 7 - £41,909 - £53,547
- Location:
- Community Hospice 185 Bostall Hill, London SE2 0GB
- Hours:
- 35
Are you an experienced estates professional looking for a role where your work really makes a difference? We’re seeking a Head of Estates to join our Team and ensure our Hospice sites, retail shops, vehicles, and wider estate provide safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environments for patients, families, staff and volunteers.
As Head of Estates, you will:
- Lead the development and delivery of our Estates Strategy and long-term maintenance plans.
- Oversee building maintenance, health and safety compliance, and estates-related contracts across all Hospice properties and our retail network.
- Manage capital projects and sustainability initiatives, ensuring our estate supports both patient care and our Green Plan ambitions.
- Act as the estates lead for fire safety, security and statutory compliance (e.g. legionella, asbestos).
- Line manage and develop the Estates team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
We’re looking for someone with:
- Proven experience leading estates services across a multi-site, regulated environment (healthcare experience desirable).
- Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and estates compliance.
- Experience delivering capital/building projects and managing budgets.
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A full UK driving licence.
In return, you’ll play a key role in our Hospice Leadership Team, shaping the future of our estate and ensuring our facilities support the outstanding care we deliver every day.
If you’re a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a passion for making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Application deadline: Tuesday 7th October at midday
Interview date: TBC
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy in the event we receive a high volume of applications.