Estates & Facilities Manager

CompanyChristian Aid

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At1/28/2026

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Property, housing and estate managers

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

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Description

Estates & Facilities Manager

Permanent. Full Time. Hybrid working (You will be required to attend the office for a minimum of 2 days per week with the option to work remotely for the remaining 3 days).

Location: London

Salary: £48,937 per annum inclusive of London allowance)

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply.

We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues.

About the role

Reporting in to the Director of Finance and Corporate Governance, the Estates & Facilities Manager will oversee Christian Aid's global property portfolio, including owned and leased assets ensuring effective management of financial exposures, health and safety compliance, carbon reduction initiatives, and operational efficiency.

The post-holder will lead the development and implementation of policies, manage global insurance relationships, and ensure the smooth operation of the London office ensuring safe, sustainable, and cost-effective environments aligned with organisational values.

Some of the main responsibilities of the Estates & Facilities Manager include:

Maintain a comprehensive property database detailing costs, maintenance plans, and carbon footprints to enable cost saving solutions and maximise impact.
Collaborate with Operational Leads in Multi-Country Clusters (MCCs) to ensure data accuracy and resources are managed effectively.
Manage relationships promoting the exchange of ideas and knowledge with contractors, utility companies, and landlords to ensure high impact initiatives are undertaken.

Ensure suppliers meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and provide value for money fostering a culture of inclusiveness.

Develop property-related policies, including health and safety standards, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders fostering a mindset of connection to ensure facilities meet organisational requirements.

Collect and report data on carbon usage to trustees and official bodies as required.

Manage the global insurance policy to ensure adequate coverage is maintained.

Oversee the efficient operation of the London office, ensuring it meets organisational needs.

About you

Who we are looking for

Essential:

NVQ Level 5 or equivalent in facilities management.
IOSH qualification or equivalent.
Substantial experience in property management across diverse portfolios.
Significant knowledge in health and safety management (IOSH qualification or equivalent).
Demonstrable experience in carbon reporting frameworks.
Significant expertise in insurance management for global organisations.
Proven ability to manage office operations efficiently.

Developed understanding of insurance and application to facilities management.

Developed interpersonal skills.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the

Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.