Head of Estates and Facilities - Immediate start!We are looking for a senior Head of Estates and Facilities - someone with a solid grounding in the estates sector, a hands-on understanding of health, safety, and compliance, and the leadership confidence to take ownership of a complex, multi-site portfolio from day one.Membership of a relevant professional body - such as RICS, IWFM, or IOSH - would be an advantage, as would previous exposure to a healthcare or similarly regulated environment.You must be available for an immediate start. This is a 4-5 month interim engagement with the potential for extension or for the role to go permanent. The Head of Estates and Facilities role is full time and based in Colchester, reporting to the Director of Finance and Asset Management. You will take strategic and operational responsibility for approximately 30 sites spanning clinical, retail, and commercial premises - ensuring all environments are safe, compliant, well-maintained, and aligned with organisational objectives.Key Responsibilities - Head of Estates and FacilitiesProvide strategic leadership for the management and development of a 30-site estate portfolio including clinical, retail, office, and operational facilitiesLead and line-manage the Estates and Facilities Team, including Maintenance, Catering, and Health and Safety functionsDrive long-term physical resource planning, ensuring optimal asset utilisation and efficient service deliveryLead capital build projects, major ref