Head of Estates & Facilities

Head of Estates & Facilities
Contract Length - 6-Month Contract
Salary - £60,000 - £68,000 pro rata
Location - Wrexham
Days - Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week

Trek Recruitment is partnering with a large, prestigious organisation in Wrexham to recruit an experienced Head of Estates & Facilities for an initial 6-month contract. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of estates and campus services across a multi-site portfolio.

THE ROLE
You will lead the strategic direction and day-to-day delivery of a comprehensive estates and facilities function. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned estates professional to make a significant impact on the organisation's campus environment, operational efficiency, and long-term estate development.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible and strategic leadership for Estates Management services across multiple sites (20 mile radius of Wrexham, Wrexham main day to day work location).
• Lead the planning and delivery of major capital projects, planned maintenance programmes, and estate development initiatives.
• Ensure the highest standards of compliance, health & safety, sustainability, and risk management.
• Manage and develop a multi-disciplinary in-house team alongside key outsourced contractors and specialist suppliers.
• Take full responsibility for budgetary control, financial planning, cost optimisation, and the identification of income generation opportunities.
• Drive continuous service improvement and deliver an excellent customer experience for all stakeholders.

YOU
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Significant senior leadership experience in Estates, Facilities, or Property Management within a complex multi-site environment.
• A proven track record in managing large-scale capital projects, maintenance programmes, and estates compliance.
• Strong commercial acumen, with excellent skills in strategic planning, budget management, and financial control.
• Highly developed stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, combined with a strong professional track record.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, or other relevant health & safety / facilities qualifications are highly desirable.
• Previous experience in the Higher Education sector would be a distinct advantage.

What's On Offer

• Competitive contract rate of £60,000 - £68,000 (pro rata for 6 months).
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• The chance to lead a high-profile estates function in a large, ambitious organisation.
• Potential for extension beyond the initial 6-month period.

If you are a confident, strategic estates leader looking for an immediate or near-future contract opportunity in North Wales, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV.