Head of Estates and Compliance

Permanent

Berkshire- with travel between 5 sites

£70,000 + great benefits

Hybrid working- 3 Days onsite

Signet are currently supporting a wonderful, values driven organisation based in North Berkshire, who are seeking a Head of Estates and Compliance to join their team on a permanent basis, and this person will be Head of the team, reporting into a Director supporting a portfolio of 5 locations. This senior leadership role is responsible for estates management, statutory compliance, health & safety, sustainability reporting, and fleet management. The postholder will ensure consistent standards, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across all sites.

Key elements of the role:

• Provide strategic oversight of estates operations across multiple sites
• Lead and manage the Estates team
• Ensure delivery of maintenance programmes
• Oversee statutory compliance and audit processes
• Lead health & safety strategy, risk management, and reporting
• Manage sustainability data, carbon reporting, and ESOS compliance
• Oversee fleet operations
• Support capital projects and oversee minor works
• Manage budgets, procurement, and contractor performance
• Produce reports for senior leadership and governance

Qualifications & Experience

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
• Senior estates management experience in a multi-site environment
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and H&S legislation
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, and suppliers
• Experience with energy data, sustainability, or fleet management (desirable)

Skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
• Confident reporting to senior leadership
• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Strategic mindset with strong operational focus