Head of Estates, Facilities and Safety

Are you ready to lead and shape the future of Dogs Trust's estates and facilities? We're looking for a Head of Estates, Facilities and Safety to oversee our commercial property portfolio, including our London office. You'll manage a dedicated team, tackle operational challenges, control costs, and ensure our properties continue to support the charity's mission to improve the lives of dogs. What does this role do? Develop and deliver a long-term commercial property strategy, working with colleagues responsible for centres and shops. Lead health, safety, and risk management across all properties and embed risks into business continuity planning. Oversee leases, contracts and agreements to maximise value, minimise risk, and ensure compliance. Manage budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure properties support financial sustainability. Oversee facilities management, maintenance and development projects, including the London office. Support sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact and achieve net-zero targets. To be successful in this role, you’ll need senior‑level experience in property and facilities management, ideally with an RICS Certificate. You should have strong commercial and financial acumen, be an effective communicator, and be able to make strategic decisions under pressure. You’ll understand building regulations, health and safety, compliance and sustainability, and have proven leadership in developing high‑performing teams across multiple sites. Dogs Trust is the UK's leading dog charity, striving to help every dog to find its forever home. Since 1891 we have worked to improve the lives of dogs, supporting owners and ensuring dogs are never left homeless. #J-18808-Ljbffr