This is a senior, strategic estates role on a clear short‑term contract, offering hybrid working and the chance to make a real impact. You’ll focus on driving value of contracts, cost savings and sustainability across a national property portfolio while working closely with senior stakeholders on high‑level estates strategy.

Contract & Key Details

• Contract: Temporary
• Duration: Start date of June / July 2026 until December 2026
• Rate: £276.18 per day (equivalent to £72,000 per annum)
• Working model: Hybrid
• Interviews: Microsoft Teams – 15th May
• Location: Ideally based from Manchester (There is flexibility to work from other main offices including Birmingham, Bristol or London. Occasional travel to other sites is required (public by transport preferred).

The Role

• Strategic estates and property management
• Lease management, negotiations and lease events
• Contract oversight and supplier management
• Identifying and delivering cost savings across the portfolio
• Supporting and implementing long‑term estates strategy
• Oversight of property‑related budgets and financial planning
• Ensuring statutory compliance across all estates activity
• Championing sustainability, environmental initiatives and efficient use of space

Ideal Candidate

• A degree‑level qualification (or equivalent) in estates management, surveying, property, architecture or a related discipline (Preferred but not essential)
• Significant experience managing a large, complex, multi‑site property portfolio
• Strong understanding of leases, contracts, dilapidations and negotiations
• Proven experience delivering cost‑saving and portfolio optimisation initiatives
• Experience overseeing external consultants, professional services and contractors
• Strong financial and budget management capability
• Clear commitment to sustainability and environmentally responsible estates management
• Public or third‑sector experience is advantageous but not essential.

If this role aligns with your background, please apply or contact Laura Hastings for a confidential discussion on Laurahastings@c22.co.uk or 0113 242 8055.

Catch 22 are working with an education trust based in Pontefract who are urgently seeking a Facilities Compliance & Health & Safety Manager to join them on a temporary basis.

This key role will provide both strategic and operational leadership across multiple school sites, with responsibility for health & safety compliance, statutory maintenance, and facilities operations.

You will ensure all properties remain fully compliant with relevant legislation, manage audits and inspections, oversee external contractors, and act as the organisation’s Health & Safety Competent Person.

Role details:

• Demonstrable experience in estates or facilities management across multiple sites

• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and H&S legislation

• NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH Managing Safely (preferred)

• Experience within the education sector desirable

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Salary TBC – experience dependent

• Temporary ongoing position (Expected until end of year)

• Must be able to start immediately

• Enhanced DBS preferred

• Mon–Fri, 37-hour contract

• Office base available off school site

This is a fantastic opportunity to make an immediate impact in a forward-thinking education trust. To show your interest, please apply now or contact Laura at LauraHastings@c22.co.uk

Temp Maintenance Manager, 3 months + FTC, Central London, to £53k pro rata

Our client is the Head Office of a Religious Order. Their prestigious home, near Regents Park, consists of office accommodation, library, café, book shop and extensive meeting room and events space.

They are in urgent need of a maintenance manager to cover sick leave, whilst the incumbent recovers from an operation.

The Maintenance Manager is a hands-on maintenance position, requiring electrical or mechanical qualification (Level 2/3 and 18^th edition are essential).

The Maintenance Manager will oversee, manage and develop two staff (handyman and ppm planner/ compliance administrator) ensuring that planned and reactive woks are conducted effectively and compliance obligations are met. You will be 'hands on' for some handyman level tasks whilst also being responsible for the instruction and oversight of specialist maintenance contractors and projects.

Hours of work are 35 hours p/week, Monday to Friday. One day p/week working from home is permitted.

A pro rata salary of up to £53k is offered. Payment is weekly via Catch 22.

Please apply with CV and cover note including details of your availability to start and salary expectations.

Director of Estates and Facilities, Care Home Provider, Essex, Cambs, Beds, c£65k (negotiable) plus £5k car allowance and package

My client, a care home provider with 11 care homes across Kent, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire, is recruiting a Director of Estates and Facilities @ c£70k plus car and benefits.

The director for Estates and Facilities  is responsible for;

All maintenance issues relating to the property portfolio by managing a team of contracted maintenance officers and specialist contractors, and by undertaking regular inspections of the homes.

Managing and setting up maintenance contracts; be able to manage and deliver all aspects of planned, reactive and cyclical maintenance plus minor works projects within a regional area within agreed budgets to ensure the existing estate is managed efficiently, effectively, and in compliance with all statutory obligations and Company objectives.

Purchasing items and services through quotes and tenders. This will involve a substantial amount of cost / benefit analysis. Monitoring and reporting on the supply chain performance will be required.

Manage and oversee project work relating to the refurbishment of the buildings from inception to completion, as well as undertaking regular reviews of the maintenance services alongside developing and implementing a planned preventative maintenance system.

Responsible for all Health and Safety matters including policy and practice for the organisation. Extensive knowledge of current legislation and good practice, be able to effectively communicate Health and Safety matters to staff through verbal and written communication, and have significant experience carrying out and implementing fire and general risk assessments and audits.

Person Specification & Skills;

A highly motivated problem solver who has experience of the health care industry, is able to work autonomously, is a good organiser and able to manage priorities effectively, and has prior experience in managing multi-site operations. Hold a current I.O.S.H qualification, valid UK driving License. 

Catch 22 are recruiting for an Estates Property Analyst - CAD to join a national healthcare property team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract for an immediate start. This is an ideal role for someone with strong AutoCAD skills and experience producing and reviewing property and occupancy plans.

This role is remote however access to either Birmingham or Manchester would be ideal for training or occasional team meetings. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Producing and reviewing Land Registry‑compliant CAD plans
• Managing and updating a national library of drawings
• Creating and updating occupancy plans following changes
• Supporting leasing and property teams with technical queries
• Working with internal stakeholders and external contractors

Ideal Candidate

• Well experienced in AutoCAD
• Background in property / estates / built environment
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Confident with Excel and databases
• Able to manage a busy workload independently

Role Details

• 12‑month FTC
• Immediate start preferred
• Salary up to £40,000 (D.O.E)
• 37.5 Hour contract, Mon-Fri hours
• Remote work (But ability to travel to Birmingham, Manchester or London offices for training/support or team meetings would be ideal)

If interested and suitable for the role, please apply or contact Laurahastings@c22.co.uk

Catch 22 are recruiting for an Estates Property Analyst - CAD to join a national healthcare property team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract for an immediate start. This is an ideal role for someone with strong AutoCAD skills and experience producing and reviewing property and occupancy plans.

This role is remote however access to either Birmingham or Manchester would be ideal for training or occasional team meetings. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Producing and reviewing Land Registry‑compliant CAD plans
• Managing and updating a national library of drawings
• Creating and updating occupancy plans following changes
• Supporting leasing and property teams with technical queries
• Working with internal stakeholders and external contractors

Ideal Candidate

• Well experienced in AutoCAD
• Background in property / estates / built environment
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Confident with Excel and databases
• Able to manage a busy workload independently

Role Details

• 12‑month FTC
• Immediate start preferred
• Salary up to £40,000 (D.O.E)
• 37.5 Hour contract, Mon-Fri hours
• Remote work (But ability to travel to Birmingham, Manchester or London offices for training/support or team meetings would be ideal)

If interested and suitable for the role, please apply or contact Laurahastings@c22.co.uk

Catch 22 are recruiting for an Estates Property Analyst - CAD to join a national healthcare property team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract for an immediate start. This is an ideal role for someone with strong AutoCAD skills and experience producing and reviewing property and occupancy plans.

This role is remote however access to either Birmingham or Manchester would be ideal for training or occasional team meetings. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Producing and reviewing Land Registry‑compliant CAD plans
• Managing and updating a national library of drawings
• Creating and updating occupancy plans following changes
• Supporting leasing and property teams with technical queries
• Working with internal stakeholders and external contractors

Ideal Candidate

• Well experienced in AutoCAD
• Background in property / estates / built environment
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Confident with Excel and databases
• Able to manage a busy workload independently

Role Details

• 12‑month FTC
• Immediate start preferred
• Salary up to £40,000 (D.O.E)
• 37.5 Hour contract, Mon-Fri hours
• Remote work (But ability to travel to Birmingham, Manchester or London offices for training/support or team meetings would be ideal)

If interested and suitable for the role, please apply or contact Laurahastings@c22.co.uk

Temporary Security Officer – School in Leeds (LS17)

Pay: £13.21 per hour
Location: Leeds
Requirements: Valid SIA Licence  and Enhanced DBS are both essential - We can not accept a basic or standard DBS.

About the Role

We are recruiting a Temporary Security Officer to support a busy school environment in Leeds. These roles require confident, professional individuals who can help maintain a safe, welcoming atmosphere for staff, students, and visitors.

About the Role

• Monday to Friday - 07:00 - 18:00
• 50 hours per week

What You’ll Be Doing

• Monitoring site access and visitor management
• Patrolling school and grounds and reporting any concerns
• Supporting staff and safeguarding procedures
• Responding calmly and effectively to incidents
• Ensuring a secure and reassuring presence at all times

✔️ What You Need

• Valid SIA Licence (Security Guarding or Door Supervisor)
• Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
• Strong communication and professionalism
• Previous security experience preferred but not essential