Estates Manager

Sue Ross Recruitment are delighted to be working exclusively with St Luke’s Hospice to recruit an experienced and motivated Estates Manager.
This is a senior, hands-on leadership role where you will take responsibility for ensuring the hospice estate is safe, compliant, efficient and fit for purpose across multiple sites. You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality care by maintaining excellent facilities and infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
* Lead, motivate and develop the Estates and Housekeeping teams
* Plan and allocate resources across multiple sites
* Manage budgets and identify efficiency opportunities
* Contribute to wider organisational strategy and leadership
Estates & Maintenance
* Oversee Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
* Maintain asset registers and estates data
* Ensure all buildings, plant and infrastructure are compliant and safe
* Manage refurbishment, improvement and minor works projects
* Oversee fleet and emergency response planning
Compliance & Health & Safety
* Ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation (H&S, Fire Safety, COSHH, Legionella, etc.)
* Maintain risk assessments, audits and statutory inspections
* Promote a proactive health & safety culture
Projects & Sustainability
* Support estate development projects and office moves
* Contribute to sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives
* Provide Estates support for key hospice events
About You
Essential
* Significant experience in estates/facilities management in a multi-site environment
* Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and health & safety regulations
* Experience managing PPM, reactive maintenance, and asset systems
* Proven leadership and people management skills
* Experience managing budgets, contractors, and projects
* Confident using CAFM or similar systems
Desirable
* Experience within healthcare, hospice or charitable environments
* Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. IWFM, HNC/HND, or similar)
* IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
* Experience driving sustainability initiatives
Why Join St Luke’s Hospice?
St Luke’s offers more than just a job — this is an opportunity to make a real difference. You’ll be part of a compassionate organisation committed to providing outstanding care, with access to:
* A supportive and inclusive working environment
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Competitive salary and benefits
* The chance to contribute to meaningful work impacting patients and families
Important Application Information
Sue Ross Recruitment are working exclusively with St Luke’s Hospice on this vacancy. We kindly request that applicants do not contact St Luke’s Hospice directly, as all applications and enquiries are being managed solely by Sue Ross Recruitment.
Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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