Interim Head of Estates

Nigel Wright Group

Posted 7 days ago, valid for 6 days

Chester le Street, Durham DH3 4NX, England

Full Time

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Nigel Wright Group is seeking an Interim Head of Estates/Facilities Management for a Public Sector organization, covering a vacancy until February 2026.
The role requires a candidate with a proven track record in leading estates and facilities teams within the Public Sector, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
The position is based in Houghton-le-Spring, requiring in-office work 1-2 days a week, with remote work allowed for the remainder of the week and site visits across South Tyneside, Sunderland, and East Durham.
Key responsibilities include developing and implementing management strategies, ensuring compliance, and mentoring teams to improve internal processes and service delivery.
The salary for this interim position is competitive and commensurate with experience, reflecting the importance of the role in overseeing multi-site operations.

The Opportunity:Nigel Wright Group has been appointed to support a well-established Public Sector organisation with the appointment of an Interim Head of Estates/Facilities Management to cover a vacancy through to February 2026.The opportunity would suit a Head of Estates/Facilities Management with experience from within the Public Sector, with a proven track record in leading high-performing estates and facilities teams across multiple sites.The Interim Head of Estates/Facilities Management will be required to work from the Houghton-le-Spring office at least 1–2 days a week. Site visits across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham will also be required. Remote working is permitted for the remainder of the week.The successful candidate:The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of Estates and Facilities Management strategies and ensure statutory compliance, high-quality service delivery, and continuous improvement. They will explore ways to improve internal processes, procedures and contractor performance across the Trust, while supporting and mentoring school-based teams.The Interim Head of Estates/Facilities Management will have/be:

Proven track record of leading a multi-site estates and facilities management service within the Public Sector or a regulated environment

Extensive experience in developing, embedding and improving estates compliance systems, contract management processes and planned maintenance programmes

A supportive and visible leader, able to coach and inspire on-site teams and embed a culture of high performance and continuous improvement

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage at all levels and influence across departments

Experience of managing construction and capital projects, ensuring quality, value for money, and compliance with relevant regulations

Sound working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, building compliance, capital works, and contract tendering procedures

Able to work across sites in the South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham area

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