Senior Facilities & Property Services Manager

Jewish Care

Reference
Vac-6551
Location
London NW11 + Multi-site across London & the South East
Hours
Full-time
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£60,000 - £62,000 a year
Date posted
Monday 27th July 2026
Application closing date
Monday 31st August 2026
Main Duties
Reporting to the Head of Property Services & Asset Management, working in a live care environment, you'll lead the operational delivery of Property Services across the Jewish Care estate, managing a team of Property Services Managers and working closely with operational leaders, contractors and specialist consultants.

This is a broad leadership role where you'll oversee statutory compliance, maintenance delivery, contractor performance, property risk and capital works, ensuring high standards are consistently achieved across multiple sites.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading and supporting Property Services Managers across a complex, multi-site estate, providing operational leadership, coaching and professional guidance.
Provide specialist oversight of fire safety, asbestos, legionella, gas, electrical systems, water hygiene, lifts, pressure systems, CDM and other statutory compliance areas, challenging contractors on quality, value and cost, and providing assurance that legislative requirements are consistently achieved.
Overseeing planned preventative maintenance programmes, reactive maintenance and minor works, ensuring safety-critical issues are prioritised and resolved efficiently.
Managing facilities management providers, specialist contractors and consultants, monitoring performance against contractual standards, challenging underperformance and ensuring value for money.
Supporting the planning and delivery of refurbishment projects, lifecycle replacement programmes and capital investment works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
Managing departmental budgets, monitoring expenditure, supporting financial forecasting and ensuring effective use of resources.
Analysing maintenance trends, compliance performance and asset information to inform investment decisions and drive continuous improvement.
Building strong relationships with operational managers across Care Homes, Community Services, Housing, Health & Safety, Procurement, Finance and other support functions to ensure Property Services effectively supports frontline care.
Providing expert technical advice and assurance to senior leaders, preparing reports and presenting property and compliance information to governance groups where required.
Deputising for the Head of Property Services & Asset Management, providing leadership across the service and responding to significant operational issues when required.
Supporting organisational resilience by participating in emergency response arrangements and attending sites across the estate to manage urgent property issues.
Qualifications and Experience
You'll be an experienced property or facilities management professional with a strong track record of managing operational estates services across a complex, multi-site environment.

You'll bring:

Extensive experience in facilities management, estates or property services.
Strong working knowledge of statutory property compliance and health & safety legislation.
Experience managing contractors, compliance programmes, budgets and operational performance.
Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
The ability to balance operational priorities while maintaining high standards of compliance and customer service.
IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification or knowledge.
Experience working within healthcare, social care, housing, education or another regulated environment would be advantageous.
Additional information
Hours: 36.25 pw.
Benefits include: 20 days annual leave + Bank Holidays and Jewish Holidays, increasing with length of service, employer pension contribution, life assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Blue Light Card,
excellent learning and development opportunitie, supportive and collaborative working environment
The opportunity to make a genuine difference across a diverse and rewarding organisation
How to Apply
Go to: careers.jewishcare.org and click on Apply Now

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