Property & Estates Director

This home-based senior post leads property, estates and facilities for Elysium Healthcare, part of Ramsay Health Care, across more than 90 sites. The director shapes the estate strategy and oversees large capital, refurbishment and development programmes, along with property, facilities and capital budgets. Estates compliance with health and safety, fire and healthcare regulation is a central focus, alongside managing suppliers and contractors. Proven senior estates experience in a complex multi-site organisation is essential.

What the job involves

• Shape and deliver the property strategy across more than 90 sites
• Provide strategic oversight of the property portfolio, including long-term asset management, maintenance planning, capital investment and estate optimisation
• Lead major capital, refurbishment, acquisition and development programmes
• Lead governance and assurance for estates compliance with health and safety, fire, environmental, statutory and healthcare regulations
• Hold overall responsibility for property, facilities and capital budgets
• Manage risk across the estate
• Work strategically with suppliers, consultants, contractors and partners
• Ensure the estate supports clinical excellence, operational effectiveness, business continuity and sustainable growth
• Work closely with the Chief Operating Officer, executive team and operational leaders
• Provide expert advice and challenge on property and estates matters to the senior leadership community
• Lead and develop a high-performing property and estates function

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in real estate, property management, business administration or a related field

Experience

• Proven senior managerial experience as a property and estates director or similar role within a complex multi-site organisation

Skills & knowledge

• Strong knowledge of property management and real estate principles
• In-depth knowledge of property-related legal regulations and standards
• Exceptional leadership, communication and negotiation skills
• Managing large budgets and multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Checks & eligibility

• DBS disclosure

Nice to have

• Experience in the healthcare sector

What’s offered

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus birthday off and option to buy additional leave
• Pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity package
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Ely-Vate rewards platform, Blue Light Card discounts and Stream earned-wage access
• Career development and training

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