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Head of Estates and Facilities - Immediate start! We are looking for a senior Head of Estates and Facilities - someone with a solid grounding in the estates sector, a hands-on understanding of health, safety, and compliance, and the leadership confidence to take ownership of a complex, multi-site portfolio from day one. Membership of a relevant professional body - such as RICS, IWFM, or IOSH - would be an advantage, as would previous exposure to a healthcare or similarly regulated environment. You must be available for an immediate start. This is a 4-5 month interim engagement with the potential for extension or for the role to go permanent. The Head of Estates and Facilities role is full time and based in Colchester, reporting to the Director of Finance and Asset Management. You will take strategic and operational responsibility for approximately 30 sites spanning clinical, retail, and commercial premises - ensuring all environments are safe, compliant, well-maintained, and aligned with organisational objectives. Key Responsibilities - Head of Estates and Facilities Provide strategic leadership for the management and development of a 30-site estate portfolio including clinical, retail, office, and operational facilities Lead and line-manage the Estates and Facilities Team, including Maintenance, Catering, and Health & Safety functions Drive long-term physical resource planning, ensuring optimal asset utilisation and efficient service delivery Lead capital build projects, major refurbishments, and lease/purchase transactions - on time, on budget, and to brief Chair the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Committee; act as organisational Risk Manager for estates Ensure full statutory compliance across all properties, including inspections, audits, risk assessments, and insurance arrangements Develop and monitor KPIs for the estates and facilities function Champion sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental responsibility across the portfolio Represent the organisation in sector-wide forums and provide input to internal governance and corporate planning About You Proven experience in a senior estates or facilities management role, ideally across multi-site portfolios Strong background in health, safety, and compliance; experience chairing safety committees or acting as Risk Manager is advantageous Experience of leading capital projects and major refurbishments Further education qualification in an estates discipline; membership of RICS, IWFM, IOSH, or similar is desirable Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills Calm under pressure, decisive, and able to manage competing priorities effectively Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes A background in or exposure to healthcare environments is advantageous but not essential What's on Offer Immediate start! Competitive salary - dependent on experience 4-5 month contract with the potential for extension A varied, high-impact role with real leadership responsibility from day one Colchester-based with multi-site travel across the local area How to Apply - Head of Estates and Facilities To be considered for this role, please submit your CV in the first instance. Head of Estates & Facilities Colchester Interim Estates Management Facilities Management Health & Safety Capital Projects

Property Manager (Interim Contract) - Suffolk Location: Suffolk (with travel across sites) Contract: 6 Month Fixed Term (Initially 3-month rolling) Rate: 24.96 PAYE / 33.66 Umbrella Working Pattern: Flexible (Approx. 1 day per week from home) The Opportunity Our client, working in partnership with Suffolk County Council , is seeking an experienced Property Manager to join their team on an interim basis. This is a varied and hands on role supporting the management and maintenance of a diverse estate, including fire stations, workshops, and control room facilities across Suffolk. This opportunity offers a mix of strategic budget management and operational property coordination, ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple sites and engaging with a range of stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of operational properties across Suffolk, ensuring facilities are safe, compliant, and well maintained Oversee and coordinate facilities management activities , including reactive and planned maintenance Lead on small scale capital projects, including upgrades (e.g. fire station toilets and changing facilities ) Procure and manage contractors, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget Work closely with the Suffolk County Council Property Team to escalate and resolve structural or major issues Carry out site visits across all stations , responding to maintenance needs as required Manage property related budgets , including capital spend and day to day financial tracking Raise purchase orders, monitor expenditure, and ensure accurate financial reporting Liaise with partner organisations (e.g. police and ambulance services) to negotiate costs and shared arrangements Attend regular meetings with stakeholders and contractors to provide progress updates About You We're looking for an organised and proactive individual with: Proven experience in property or estates management Strong budget management and financial oversight skills Experience managing contractors and delivering property related projects Ability to work independently across multiple sites Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills A flexible and adaptable approach to workload and travel Working Arrangements Based primarily across Suffolk sites , with travel required on a reactive basis Office base at Endeavour House , with flexibility around working hours Approx. 1 day per week working from home , with flexibility to support childcare or personal commitments (subject to business needs) Additional Information This is a temporary cover role (circa 6 months) while the substantive postholder is absent, offered initially as a 3 month rolling contract .

MMP Consultancy are currently seeking an experienced Disrepair Manager for an interim contract on behalf of a Major Local Authority in London - paying circa. 450 per day (Neg.) Inside IR35 Job Profile Disrepair Manager. In this pivotal leadership role, you'll oversee a dedicated team of disrepair officers, BSO, and team leaders to drive impactful change across our projects. Your technical expertise in disrepair management combined with your ability to lead, motivate, and optimize processes will be key to restoring properties efficiently and effectively. As a strategic leader, you'll champion performance management and innovative process improvements to ensure high standards and customer satisfaction. Required Skills: Proven experience in disrepair management and technical repair expertise Strong leadership and team management capabilities Excellent performance management skills Ability to drive change and implement process improvements Effective communication and problem-solving skills Nice to Have Skills: Experience in property or facilities management Knowledge of health and safety compliance Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and standards Preferred Education and Experience: Relevant technical qualification or certification in property maintenance or repairs Prior experience in managing disrepair projects or teams Demonstrated success in process improvement initiatives