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We are seeking a dynamic Head of Estates Services (Strategy, Project Management and Compliance) to provide strategic direction, assurance and professional leadership across our Foundation’s estate based in Doncaster.  

About the Role  

The Head of Estates Services (Strategy, Project Management and Compliance) is a senior leadership role with Foundation‑wide accountability for the strategic direction, assurance and long‑term development of the estate. The role provides authoritative ownership of estates strategy, statutory compliance monitoring and assurance, capital programme leadership, planned preventative maintenance (PPM) assurance, quality assurance (QA) and long‑term infrastructure and asset planning.

Key Responsibilities  

• Take lead responsibility for the development, review and implementation of the Foundation wide Estates Strategy, aligned to the organisations Strategic Plan and service delivery requirements.
• Translate strategic priorities into multi‑year estate condition assessments, investment plans and measurable outcomes.
• Take lead responsibility for the planning of all estates capital projects, refurbishments and major lifecycle works, in liaison with the Estates Operations Manager and in line with governance oversight.
• Work in close partnership with the Contracts and Procurement Manager to ensure estates‑related procurement, contracts and consultant appointments are compliant, proportionate and aligned.
• Hold accountability for ensuring projects are delivered to scope, cost, time and quality, with robust reporting to senior leadership and trustees.
• Take lead responsibility for the strategic oversight and assurance of the Foundation’s Health & Safety function, ensuring alignment with estates compliance, safeguarding and organisational risk management. 
• Design, implement and maintain a compliance monitoring framework, ensuring checks, inspections and remedial actions are planned, completed, evidenced and reviewed.
• Lead preparation for audits, inspections and regulatory scrutiny, providing clear evidence of compliance and control.
• Define and oversee estates performance and quality metrics, including condition, compliance status, PPM completion, energy usage, backlog maintenance and lifecycle cost. 

For a full list of responsibilities please see the job description.  

What We’re Looking For  

• Degree level qualification (or equivalent professional experience) in relevant field such as: Estates/Facilities Management, Building, Construction, Engineering or Surveying, Property asset or infrastructure Management.
• Extensive experience of facilities and site maintenance and/or any other related role.
• Experience in managing external contractors and service level agreements
• An understanding of Health and Safety Regulations, including knowledge and experience of COSHH.
• Excellent organisational, planning and prioritisation skills, including the ability to plan and prioritise own workload within a given work schedule,
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, both written and verbal. 

Company: City Of Doncaster Council

Salary: £55,743.00 per annum

Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Job Role: Head of Service