Job Description
Head of Property Services – National Care Provider\n Location: North Yorkshire Office, Hybrid working available \n Salary: up to £75,000 + Car Allowance (plus benefits and bonus)\n \nWe are working in partnership with one of the UK’s largest and most respected care home providers to appoint a strategic and operational leader to the role of Head of Property Services. This is a critical position that plays a central role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and ongoing improvement of a large and complex estate, ultimately supporting the delivery of high-quality care across a diverse portfolio of homes.\n \nAbout the Role\n This senior leadership role carries budgetary responsibility in excess of £20 million per annum and requires a strong and experienced professional to oversee building compliance, maintenance, capital investment, and asset management. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team and work in close collaboration with health & safety, operations, and senior stakeholders across the organisation.\nThe successful candidate will bring strategic insight and operational precision, ensuring that property services run efficiently, cost-effectively, and in alignment with the organisation’s values and commitment to resident wellbeing.\n \nKey Responsibilities\nLeadership & Strategy\n\nProvide strategic leadership to property and facilities teams, fostering a high-performance culture\nSet clear goals, monitor performance, and implement initiatives to support continuous improvement\nBuild effective working relationships across departments to ensure alignment with organisational priorities\nAct as a senior point of contact for all property-related matters \nCompliance & Risk Management\n\nEnsure full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements across all maintenance and facilities operations\nOversee risk assessment processes and ensure appropriate audit trails are maintained\nManage emergency response protocols and act as a key escalation point\nCollaborate with health, safety, and risk management teams to ensure consistent standards \nOperational & Financial Management\n\nLead the management of large-scale budgets, ensuring financial efficiency and value for money\nOversee procurement and performance of external contractors, ensuring robust service agreements and delivery standards\nProduce regular performance and compliance reports for senior stakeholders\nReview and develop systems and tools to support service delivery and operational oversight \nProperty & Estate Management\n\nOversee the strategic maintenance, development, and optimisation of a diverse property portfolio\nSupport capital projects and align standards with broader organisational goals\nEnsure effective governance, policy development, and reporting practices within the property function \nCandidate Profile:\n We are seeking an accomplished leader with a background in estates, facilities management, or a related discipline, ideally within a regulated environment.
You will be confident managing large-scale operations, budgets, and teams, and bring a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.\n \nEssential Requirements:\n\nDegree or equivalent experience in architecture, engineering, surveying, or facilities management\nDemonstrated leadership in property or estates roles within complex organisations\nStrong working knowledge of compliance, risk management, and facilities operations\nExcellent communication, planning, and financial management skills\nProficiency in Microsoft Office and CAFM systems\nFull UK driving license and willingness to travel \nDesirable:\n\nPostgraduate or chartered qualifications\nHealthcare or care sector experience\nProven track record of raising compliance standards in multi-site environments\nProject management expertise \nThis is a rare opportunity to join an established provider in a pivotal role, driving long-term improvements that directly benefit residents and frontline colleagues. The role offers a hybrid working model, with occasional travel across the UK and participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota.\n \nInterested?\n For a confidential discussion or to register your interest, please contact Ben Watkins at Gilbert Meher. All enquiries will be handled with discretion