Associate Director of Capital, Estates, Facilities

Team: Capital Estates & Facilities

Location: Remote

Work pattern: Mon-Fri, 7 hours per day

Salary: Up to £76,958 per year

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Associate Director of Capital, Estates and Facilities:

- Lead the development and implementation of a Trust Board-approved Estates Strategy to ensure optimal property management

- Deliver substantial cost savings through in-house and outsourced service strategies

- Oversee capital development, environmental sustainability initiatives, and compliance with health and safety standards

- Manage logistics, fleet, and supply chain, ensuring efficient and cost-effective services across the charity

- Provide strategic oversight of the legal function and maintain a high standard of governance and compliance. Provide leadership across the directorate and line management to the senior team

- Work in partnership with outsourced providers and monitor an internal auditing procedure to measure the performance

About the Capital Estates & Facilities team:

In this role, you will lead a dedicated team including:

- Head of Legal Operations, Head of Property & Construction, Resources Manager

- People: Direct reports – 4; total team size – 28

- Financial Accountability: Revenue budget of £7m annually; Capital Programme of approximately £30m (phased £10m per year over three years)

What we’re looking for in our Associate Director of Capital, Estates and Facilities:

- An experienced, qualified Estates & Facilities Management professional with:

- Proven experience at a senior management level in a large, complex organisation, demonstrating strategic and operational leadership

- Strong background in contract negotiation, estates management, and compliance in facilities

- Knowledge of large service contracts, experience of successful contract negotiation and long-term contract management

- Specialist knowledge regarding compliance issues in estates, fleet and facilities

- Experience in capital planning and development with an ability to lead significant change management projects

- Expertise in environmental management, health and safety, and budget oversight.

- First degree or equivalent professional award in appropriate Estates and Facilities Management

You will also demonstrate:

- Leadership qualities with the ability to influence and inspire a diverse team

- Strong analytical skills and project management expertise

- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, fostering positive relationships

- Ability to challenge, confront and turn around any adverse performance

- Confidence to advise Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees

- Full UK driving license

What we can offer you:

- range of health benefits

- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service

- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing

- and much more

Application closing date: 5th December 2024

Virtual interview date: w/c 16th December 2024

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form

2. Video screening

3. Virtual interview

4. Final interview

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.