Director of Estates and Facilities

Join a national charity supporting children, young people, and adults with complex needs as a Director of Estates and Facilities. This is a strategic leadership opportunity to shape the future of a multi-disciplinary, regulated estate across education, health, and social care.

Location: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire
Salary: £104,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, 2 Year Fixed Term Contract

Lead with purpose. Shape the future. Build spaces that empower lives.

About Their Organisation

Our client is a national charity with an integrated site that includes a School, College, residential care, supported living, and on-site health services. They are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking estates leader to join their Executive Team.

About The Role

As Director of Estates and Facilities, you will lead the long-term vision for their infrastructure, ensuring their spaces remain safe, futureproof, and aligned with the ambitions of a growing organisation.

Key Strategic Priorities

• Shape an estate strategy that supports future expansion into new geographies and service models.
• Plan infrastructure for offsite and outreach services in care and education.
• Ensure robust, inspection-ready environments in line with CQC, Ofsted, HSE, and SEND standards.
• Drive adoption of CAFM systems and smart building technologies.
• Lead decarbonisation and retrofit initiatives aligned to net-zero goals.
• Develop estate-wide business continuity and emergency plans.
• Collaborate closely with service users, families, regulators, and commissioners.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in a senior estates or facilities leadership role
• A track record of delivering high-value capital projects and master planning across multi-site estates
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and regulated services
• Passion for sustainability, digital innovation, and inclusive estate design
• Inspirational leadership with the ability to motivate multidisciplinary teams
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with excellent stakeholder engagement skills

Why Join Them?

• Annual leave: 30 days plus service-related increases
• Healthcare: Bupa private medical cover
• Pension: Generous contributory scheme
• Wellbeing: Employee assistance, free parking, subsidised meals, and a beautiful countryside campus
• Development: A culture that invests in leadership, professional growth, and continuous learning
• The opportunity to shape one of the UK’s most distinctive models of integrated education, care, and health provision

How To Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a short supporting statement via their website. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — early applications are encouraged.