Are you an experienced Estates Manager looking for a meaningful opportunity to lead facilities and compliance functions across multiple sites?

Branta Recruitment is proud to be working with a values-driven organisation that plays a vital role in supporting local communities across the North East.

As the organisation prepares for continued development, this maternity cover role offers the chance to oversee all aspects of planned and reactive maintenance, health and safety compliance, contractor management, and minor project delivery. This is a great opportunity for a proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced, community-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

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Lead on the development and delivery of planned and cyclical maintenance schedules.

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Ensure health, safety, and statutory compliance, including oversight of fire systems, EICRs, PAT testing, and Legionella management.

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Manage and coordinate contractors and internal teams for building maintenance and improvement works.

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Support project delivery and act as project lead for refurbishment or facilities upgrades when required.

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Drive value for money through budget management and procurement.

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Maintain strong systems for security, access control, and emergency response.

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Support senior leaders with reporting, audits, and building improvement strategies.

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Supervise caretaking and cleaning teams across sites.

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Champion best practice in health and safety and ensure timely response to operational issues.

What We're Looking For:

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Proven background in facilities or estates management, ideally across multiple locations.

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Sound understanding of building safety systems and regulatory compliance.

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Experience leading planned maintenance programmes and managing responsive works.

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Strong contractor and budget management skills.

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A positive, proactive approach to problem-solving and customer service.

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Flexibility to respond to out-of-hours or emergency situations when necessary.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a maintenance background from either a commercial or residential background to work with a values driven organisation. It could also be a potential opportunity for someone looking to step up.

Please apply on-line today or contact Astrid Camacho at Branta for more information