Group Head of Facilities & Estates

Job description

Job responsibilities

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We are looking for an experienced, proactive, and strategic leader to join Agincares central Facilities & Estates team. Covering our extensive portfolio of sites across the UK, this is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of our estates strategy, facilities management, and capital projects. You will ensure all premises are safe, compliant, sustainable, and welcoming for residents, staff, and visitors.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on leadership role, enjoy problem-solving at a strategic level, and take pride in developing people as well as buildings, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Agincare is a proudly family-run organisation, dedicated to our values and to delivering the highest levels of care to our service users. Working at Agincare brings many benefits, including:

Working with us brings a wide range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary, reflecting experience and seniority
• Fully funded training and career development
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) support for employees and their families
• Blue Light discount package (great discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
• Opportunity to travel across the UK and work with a wide range of sites and teams

As Group Head of Facilities & Estates, youll take full ownership of the strategic and operational management of Agincares estates and facilities, including care homes, offices, and other operational sites.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Strategic Leadership & Estates Planning

• Develop and implement the Group Estates & Facilities strategy aligned to commercial and operational priorities
• Lead long-term asset planning, capital expenditure forecasting, and estate lifecycle management
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, benchmarking service standards and introducing innovative solutions

Facilities & Maintenance Oversight

• Ensure all premises are safe, well-maintained, and fit for purpose
• Lead planned and reactive maintenance programmes, managing contractors to deliver cost-effective, high-quality services
• Oversee cleaning, space utilisation, grounds maintenance, and building presentation

Compliance and Health & Safety

• Act as the Responsible Person for Legionella across all properties
• Ensure full statutory compliance, including fire safety, gas, electrical, LOLER, COSHH, water safety, and general H&S
• Monitor risks, remedial actions, and major works, reporting to senior leadership and the AHL Board

Capital Projects & Vendor Management

• Lead the planning, delivery, and governance of all capital, refurbishment, and construction projects
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring value-for-money and adherence to service standards

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the Facilities & Estates team, fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, and exceptional service
• Carry out regular site visits, training, and mentoring to promote best practices and safe working standards

Reporting & Sustainability

• Produce accurate reports on compliance, maintenance activity, asset performance, and sustainability initiatives
• Collaborate on ESG and environmental initiatives to reduce Agincares environmental impact

Youll be a confident, organised, and hands-on leader with a strong background in multi-site estates or facilities management. Youll have excellent technical knowledge, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead teams and projects across a large estate. Were looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience in a senior facilities, estates, or multi-site property role
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, health & safety, and risk management
• Demonstrates leadership and team development skills, coaching staff to deliver excellent standards
• Takes a practical, solution-focused approach to problem-solving
• Can communicate clearly and professionally at all levels
• Holds relevant qualifications (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH, IWFM or degree)
• Hold a full valid UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle

At Agincare, we dont just offer jobs we offer careers with meaning. With a supportive culture, national presence, and real room to grow, youll be part of a team thats proud to make a difference every day.

Were a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.

With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across England including our care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• You'll be a confident, organised, and hands-on leader with a strong background in multi-site estates or facilities management. You'll have excellent technical knowledge, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead teams and projects across a large estate. Relevant qualifications such as IOSH, NEBOSH, or IWFM are desirable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Head Office Services

Dorset

DT5 1BB

Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)