Estates Manager

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Estates Manager who will support our Head of Facilities to ensure the excellent day to day running of the Derian House physical environment and to ensure the hospice premises and grounds are maintained to a high standard.
The Estates Manager will be responsible for the provision of a safe and pleasant environment following specified Environmental, Health & Safety Guidelines and relevant legal requirements and will be responsible for the implementation of all maintenance plans for the hospice, gardens, shops and vehicles ensuring that all work is carried out in a planned and timely manner.
The Estates Manager will also be responsible for the line management of the estates team, catering staf and housekeepers.
Derian House is the place where you can make a real difference for children and families and a great place to enhance and develop your career. Derian staff are actively encouraged to further develop their skills and knowledge in accordance with their career aspirations. As an employer Derian House is committed to investing in training to support this development.
If you have the skills and experience to become our Estates Manager, click 'Apply' now - we'd love to hear from you!
Closing date for applications: 17 January 2025
The closing date for this role may close earlier than advertised if a high volume of appropriate candidate applications are received.
Registered Charity Number 1005165
Derian House is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their sex, gender, sexual orientation, race, nationality or national or ethnic origin.
Successful appointments will be subject to a disclosure and barring check.
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Derian House Children's Hospice is proud to have been providing high-quality care to children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions for over 30 years.
The Derian House care team provides symptom management, palliative and end-of-life care, as well as short break respite care to children, young people and their families across Lancashire, South Cumbria and Greater Manchester. Supported by our dedicated community team, family support team, neonatal services and young people's services we are able to provide a wide range of support and care in a variety of settings., Derian House Children's Hospice
At Derian House we help children and young people, whose lives are too short, to make happy memories in an environment of fun, respect and above all, high quality care.
We provide respite and end-of-life care to more than 400 children and young people across the North West. We do this 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We never close to those who need us.
Our ethos is to make sure that every child and young person who comes to Derian is able to make the very most of the time they have.

Here at Derian House Children's Hospice, we have an exciting opportunity available for an Estates Manager to join our team based in Chorley. You will join us on a permanent basis, working 37.5 hours per week. Flexible working pattern is required to work evenings & weekends when required. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £35,000 to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience.
We are proud to offer a wide range of benefits, including;
+ Competitive holiday entitlement
+ Free Parking
+ Subsidised meals
+ Shopping/cinema & holiday discounts
+ OnDemand GP
+ Discounted gym membership
+ Pension Scheme