Head of Estates and Capital

Head of Estates and Capital

Greater Manchester

60,333 - 71,302 + Excellent pension + 40+ days holiday + Autonomy + Leadership role + Long-term stability
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. You will be joining an organisation known for its supportive culture, empowerment, and commitment to professional excellence.

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.

As Head of Estates and Capital, you will lead and inspire the Estates and Capital team, overseeing everything from facilities management and health & safety to capital project delivery and long-term estate strategy. You will have autonomy, visibility, and the support of a leadership team that values innovation and accountability.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, contractors, and partners to ensure the estate continues to meet the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and value for money, while driving improvement, sustainability, and modernisation.

The ideal candidate will be a degree-qualified estates or facilities professional with strong leadership experience, a proven track record of delivering complex capital projects and managing large budgets, excellent knowledge of Health & Safety and compliance frameworks, and the strategic vision and hands-on approach to lead and develop a high-performing Estates and Capital team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading people, shaping strategy, and delivering complex projects within a purposeful and people-focused environment.

This is a superb opportunity for a senior estates leader who wants to take ownership, shape the future of a major organisation, and enjoy exceptional benefits, work-life balance, and professional recognition

The Role
*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
The Person
*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 public sector is advantageous