About this role
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday -enjoy your weekends! Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and performance-related bonus. Home-based role with occasional travel to our Belfast site (NI-based applicants only). A strong focus on health and wellbeing, with dedicated mental health support. Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential personal, legal and financial advice. 24/7 Virtual GP access plus exclusive lifestyle rewards. Retail discounts for you and your family through our employee benefits platform. Financial wellbeing tools and a competitive retirement plan. Cycle to Work scheme to support a healthier commute. Paid volunteering day, giving you the opportunity to support a cause that's important to you. If you're a strategic leader with a passion for shaping the future of complex estates, driving innovation and leading high-performing teams, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact! Job Introduction Sodexo believes that government agencies should foster an environment of respect, operating with efficiency and effectiveness to promote productivity. We prioritize employee well-being and play a vital role in fostering stronger communities. We are now seeking an Estate Strategy & Planning Manager to join our team As the Estate Strategy & Planning Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the long-term future of a large and complex estate portfolio. Leading a multidisciplinary team of architects, designers and CAD technicians, you will develop and deliver innovative, data-driven estate strategies that optimise asset performance, sustainability and value. Working closely with key stakeholders, you'll ensure estate investment decisions support organisational objectives, statutory compliance and long-term operational success. What you'll do: Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Estate Strategy, Estate Management Strategy and Asset Management Strategy. Develop and oversee long-term estate planning, including a 10-year Estate Programme of Work and 15-year Masterplans and Blueprint designs. Manage the production of Strategic and Local Asset Management Plans, Asset-Level Plans and the annual State of the Estate Report. Translate asset condition, utilisation, risk and performance data into clear, evidence-based estate strategies and investment plans. Lead the development of estate-wide Master Plans, spatial strategies and design standards to support refurbishment, new build and estate rationalisation. Oversee early-stage project development (RIBA Stages 0–1), including strategic definition, business case development and production of Development Briefs. Work collaboratively with the PMO and Project teams to ensure projects transition effectively from planning into delivery. Develop and maintain the Projects Dossier, ensuring estate investment priorities are aligned with business objectives. Please see "How to Apply" link for more information.