Head of Estates & Compliance

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