Facilities and Estates Manager (NEBOSH Qualified)
DBS check: Basic | Location: Multi-site across West Yorkshire, based at Corporate Office, Bradley, Huddersfield | Salary: £45,000–£48,000 | Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with flexibility across 7 days
We are seeking a Facilities and Estates Manager to lead the safe, compliant and effective operation of multiple healthcare and corporate sites.
Key responsibilities: Manage day-to-day estates and facilities operations across 4 corporate sites and provide assurance across 11 satellite sites. Lead health and safety compliance, maintenance, audits, risk assessments, contractor management, utilities, waste, security, access controls and environmental systems. You will work closely with the Head of Area Operations and line manage a Facilities and Estates Support Officer to maintain safe, compliant environments for patients, staff and stakeholders.
About you: You will hold a General NEBOSH Certificate or higher, a full UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points, and proven experience in multi-site estates and facilities management within healthcare, NHS or another regulated setting. You will also bring strong knowledge of statutory compliance, excellent planning, communication and analytical skills, line management experience, and the ability to influence and train staff at all levels.
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To apply for this role you will need to meet the following essential criteria:
- General NEBOSH certificate or higher
- A full UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points
- Proven experience managing multi-site estates and facilities whilst working within a healthcare, NHS or regulated environment
- Extensive knowledge of statutory compliance and estates legislation
- Strong planning, organisation and communication skills
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct thorough risk assessments
- Line management experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of training and influencing staff at all levels.
About Local Care Direct
Local Care Direct is a values-led social enterprise established in 2004, employing around 500 staff to deliver essential health and support services across West Yorkshire. As a key part of the Integrated Care System, we provide high-quality, easy-to-access care and support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, helping people receive the right advice, care and treatment at the right time and as close to home as possible.
Our services include a central contact centre, GP out-of-hours care, urgent treatment centres, walk-in services and a dental assessment and booking service, alongside tailored support for NHS partners. Operating from 17 sites across West Yorkshire, we support an estimated eight million people across the wider region.
Our values shape everything we do: honesty and integrity in our decisions, fairness and consistency in the care we provide, and kindness and respect in how we support patients, partners and colleagues.
We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace, opportunities for development and progression, and benefits including the NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave, an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible working options where suitable, and Blue Light Card discounts. Joining Local Care Direct means being valued, supported and able to make a real difference in the communities we serve.
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