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Director of Estates and Facilities- 2 Year Fixed Term ContractLocation: Much Hadham, HertfordshireSalary: £104,000 per annumContract: Full-time, PermanentLead with purpose. Shape the future. Build spaces that empower lives.About St Elizabeth’sSet in 60 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, St Elizabeth’s is a national charity supporting children, young people, and adults with complex needs — including epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities, and health conditions.Our integrated site is home to a School, College, residential care, supported living, and on-site health services. Everything we do is underpinned by our values: Aspirational, Collaborative, Joyful, and Compassionate.We’re now seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking estates leader to join our Executive Team and take responsibility for the future of our built environment — ensuring it supports our services today and scales to meet the needs of tomorrow.About the RoleThis is a strategic leadership opportunity to shape the future of a multi-disciplinary, regulated estate — across education, health, and social care.As Director of Estates and Facilities, you will lead the long-term vision for our infrastructure, ensuring our spaces remain safe, futureproof, and aligned with the ambitions of a growing organisation. You’ll oversee major capital projects, environmental strategy, digital transformation of estates systems, and ongoing compliance across all services.You’ll also consider how our estate can adapt and evolve to support growth — from off-site provision to new care models — and ensure we’re fully prepared for future regulation, climate impact, and service transformation.Key Strategic PrioritiesThis is more than a property role — it’s about forward-thinking leadership across key areas: