Deputy Head of Estates and Facilities

Deputy Head of Estates & Facilities

Venn Group is currently supporting a large public sector organisation with the recruitment of a Deputy Head of Estates & Facilities, responsible for ensuring the effective, safe and high‑quality operation of the Trust’s estate and facilities services.

Location: London
Salary: £82.9k per annum
Contract: 18‑month Fixed Term Contract

Role Overview

The Deputy Head of Estates & Facilities will hold professional accountability for the maintenance of the estate and delivery of facilities management services across the organisation. You will ensure a safe, compliant and effective environment for staff, service users and stakeholders at all times.

You will:

• Oversee operations, assurance and governance processes across the Trust
• Manage Building Services, Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning, Security, Waste, Space Planning, Premises, Statutory Compliance and Renewal Projects
• Lead Planned & Reactive Maintenance and ensure consistent reporting of performance across all areas
• Shape the strategic direction of the service and deliver improvements and developments
• Provide visible, positive leadership aligned to the organisation’s vision and values

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Estates & Facilities services in line with changing demand, improved quality expectations and value‑for‑money principles
• Manage an operational budget of approx. £20M, ensuring strong budgetary control and delivery of business plan objectives and CIPs
• Oversee multi‑million‑pound contracts and in‑house services, maintaining tight performance management
• Ensure effective operation of critical third‑party contracts, minimising downtime and maximising service availability
• Maintain all key performance, statutory and qualitative metrics to mandated standards
• Build and sustain strong working relationships with senior management, ICS partners, local authorities and external stakeholders
• Represent the Trust at meetings, acting as a senior ambassador and key decision‑maker
• Participate in an on‑call rota and provide senior-level decision making during periods of operational pressure

Candidate Requirements

• Significant senior experience in estates and/or facilities management within a complex environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire teams, influence stakeholders and guide strategic direction
• Comprehensive understanding of statutory compliance and building‑related legislation
• Proven experience managing large budgets and major contracts
• Ability to operate effectively in high‑pressure situations and adapt communication style as needed
• NHS experience is ideal