Associate director of estates

Join Our Senior Leadership Team and Shape the Future of Estates Services!

We are recruiting an Associate Director of Estates to lead strategic and operational delivery of Estates and Facilities Management across multiple healthcare sites. This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to drive innovation, ensure compliance, and deliver high-performing, safe, and sustainable services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee Estates Management across Cheltenham and Gloucester sites
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and NHS standards
• Lead Facilities Management transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage budgets, procurement, and commercial contracts
• Champion health and safety, emergency planning, and business continuity
• Line manage Heads of Estates and coordinate cross-site operations
• Represent Estates at Board meetings and stakeholder forums

Essential Requirements:

• Degree in Estates, Property, or Facilities Management (or equivalent senior-level experience)
• Proven leadership in multi-site Estates and Facilities Management
• Strong financial, operational, and strategic planning skills
• Membership of a professional body (CIOB, RICS, RIBA, CIBSE, IWFM, IHEEM) desirable

Why Work With Us?

• Influence strategic decisions at Board level
• Drive service transformation and innovation
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to make a real impact in healthcare estates

This is an immediate start for the successful candidate.