Head of Estates and Compliance
Permanent
Berkshire- with travel between 5 sites
£70,000 + great benefits
Hybrid working- 3 Days onsite
Signet are currently supporting a wonderful, values driven organisation based in North Berkshire, who are seeking a Head of Estates and Compliance to join their team on a permanent basis, and this person will be Head of the team, reporting into a Director supporting a portfolio of 5 locations. This senior leadership role is responsible for estates management, statutory compliance, health & safety, sustainability reporting, and fleet management. The postholder will ensure consistent standards, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across all sites.
Key elements of the role:
- Provide strategic oversight of estates operations across multiple sites
- Lead and manage the Estates team
- Ensure delivery of maintenance programmes
- Oversee statutory compliance and audit processes
- Lead health & safety strategy, risk management, and reporting
- Manage sustainability data, carbon reporting, and ESOS compliance
- Oversee fleet operations
- Support capital projects and oversee minor works
- Manage budgets, procurement, and contractor performance
- Produce reports for senior leadership and governance
Qualifications & Experience
- NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
- Senior estates management experience in a multi-site environment
- Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and H&S legislation
- Experience managing budgets, contracts, and suppliers
- Experience with energy data, sustainability, or fleet management (desirable)
Skills
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
- Confident reporting to senior leadership
- Analytical and detail-oriented
- Strategic mindset with strong operational focus