Head of Estates and Capital

Greater Manchester

£60,333 - £71,302 + Excellent pension + 43 days holiday + Autonomy + Leadership role + Long-term stability + Brilliant benefits + 36 hours a week

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a senior estates or facilities professional to take a leading role in a forward-thinking organisation. This is a chance to join a business investing in its future, with ambitious capital projects, a modernisation agenda, and a clear focus on sustainability, wellbeing, and world-class facilities.

This is a genuine leadership role where you will shape the future of the estate, lead a talented team, and make an impact that benefits staff, visitors, and the wider community.

2025 and 2026 is set to be an exciting year with a number of transformative projects underway. With opportunities to drive capital programmes, sustainability initiatives, and operational improvements, this role offers the chance to leave a lasting legacy.

• Lead, manage, and develop the Estates and Capital team
• Oversee capital projects from planning through delivery
• Ensure compliance across Health & Safety, maintenance, and facilities
• Manage budgets, contracts, and leases across a large estate portfolio
• Deliver sustainability and energy efficiency improvements
• Advise the leadership team on all estates, property, and capital matters
• Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes, and performance

• Degree-qualified in estates, construction, or property management
• Strong leadership experience within estates or facilities management
• Proven track record of managing capital projects and large budgets
• Excellent understanding of Health & Safety and compliance frameworks
• Strategic mindset with hands-on ability to deliver and motivate teams
• NEBOSH or equivalent qualification preferred
• Professional membership (CIOB, RICS, BIFM, or similar) desirable
• Experience within the education or public sector is advantageous