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Building Estates Manager, CARDINAL HUME CENTRE
Head of Estates
Cardinal Hume Centre
At the Cardinal Hume Centre, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a full life. Our renewed vision is to increase our focus on supporting young people, children and families facing homelessness and poverty.
Homelessness at a young age often compounds in later life. This role offers you the chance to use your estates expertise to help create safe, welcoming, and well-managed environments that empower these individuals to thrive.
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven estates professional to lead both the long-term stewardship of a key Central London site and day-to-day facilities management, ensuring services are delivered effectively within a compliant and sustainable framework.
Your work will have a tangible, life-changing impact—join us to shape the future of the organisation.
About the Centre
Our mission is to:
- Value every individual and nurture their potential
- Create safe, inclusive environments for those affected by homelessness
- Innoate prevention strategies to break cycles of poverty for children and families
Key Responsibilities
Estates Leadership
- Oversee long-term estate planning and align capital works with the Centre’s strategic vision
- Manage master planning for the central site, ensuring alignment with service priorities
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Operations & Compliance
- Direct day-to-day maintenance, facilities, and contractor management to sustain operational excellence
- Hold accountability for health, safety, and statutory compliance (e.g., fire safety, regulatory adherence)
- Ensure the building remains a safe, compliant, and efficient hub for services
**Budget &procurement
- Manage budgets for estates projects and procurement, delivering value for money
- Implement sustainability and environmental improvements, enhancing long-term sustainability
Collaboration & Governance
- Work closely with the CEO, Head of HR and Operations, and Board of Trustees
- Embed best practices across estate and facilities management while balancing strategy and execution
What We’re Looking For
Essential Criteria
- Proven expertise in estates, facilities, or property management, with strong experience in:
- Building compliance, renovation projects, and statutory requirements
- Cost-effective facilities management, ITFM, and contractor oversight
- Ability to communicate complex estate issues clearly to senior leaders, trustees, and technical teams
- Undivided commitment to the Centre’s mission of tackling youth and family homelessness
- Experience in balancing strategic long-term goals with day-to-day delivery
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Desirable Traits
- A robust understanding of sustainable development and environmental impact
- Experience in charities, social housing, or not-for-profit sectors -'évidence of leading change or transformation within previous roles
Why Join Us?
We are shaped by our longstanding roots and guided by a passion for transforming lives. Together, let’s continue our legacy of creating a better future for vulnerable young people.
Our benefits include:
- 26 days’ leave (rising to 28 with two years’ service) + discretionary wellbeing days
- 6% pension match and life assurance
- Flexible annual event days and discounts via partner schemes
- Access to training and career development
Safeguarding & Commitment
- All staff and applicants must undergo a basic DBS check
- We are an equal opportunities employer and actively seek diverse perspectives
- You must have the right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available)
To apply, email your covers and CV to [recruitment@cardinalhumecentre.org.uk] before 20 July 2026 (9am).
For further questions, contact us at [recruitment@cardinalhumecentre.org.uk].
Note: Applicants should address employment gaps and highlight how their experience aligns with the Centre’s goals.
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