LOCATION

East Midlands and North East Regions (Please note, this role requires regular travel across both regions.)

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Proven experience in estates or facilities management, ideally in a healthcare or multi-site care home setting.
• Strong technical knowledge of property maintenance, compliance standards, and building systems.
• In-depth understanding of health and safety regulations and inspection frameworks (CQC, HSE, etc.).
• Sound financial management skills, with experience handling budgets and contractor relationships.
• Proactive problem-solver with a hands-on approach to operational challenges.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience managing teams across multiple locations.

ROLE SUMMARY

As Estates Manager at Kara Healthcare, you will play a key role in managing, maintaining, and ensuring the safety of all our care home properties. Your responsibilities will include overseeing all aspects of maintenance, ensuring health and safety compliance, managing budgets, and supporting our commitment to sustainability. You will lead a team of maintenance staff and collaborate across departments to support our organisation’s operational goals.