Estates Electrical Lead

Salary: Circa £30,000pa

Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Location: Willen Hospice

Closing Date: 4 May 2026

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estates Electrical Lead to join our small Estates and Facilities team at an exciting time as we expand our Hospice site and retail portfolio.

Set in the tranquil grounds of Willen Lake, Willen Hospice is the leading provider of specialist palliative care within the Milton Keynes area. We offer 24 hour / seven days a week palliative care to people who have advanced disease, caring for people in our Inpatient Unit which accommodates 15 patients and the local community. Our person centred care is delivered with compassion and respect for people’s wishes. We have an expanding Therapeutic & Wellbeing service offering Psychological Wellbeing, Social Care, Physiotherapy, Occupational and Complementary Therapy.  Our dedicated Business Development teams and retail portfolio of shops raise vital funds to deliver this care.

This role will support the management of services, facilities and buildings for all Willen Hospice locations. This role will lead and focus on electrical systems, and will also work closely with the Estates and Maintenance Team to deliver a high-quality, planned, reactive, and emergency general maintenance across the Willen Hospice estate.

A recognised electrical qualification is essential, as well as a competent knowledge of general building, plumbing and carpentry skills, in addition to a working knowledge of planned preventative maintenance. A good understanding of Health & Safety is required. You will be expected to maintain up to date knowledge of current legislation and hold full Driving Licence.

In return for your skills you can expect

  • To join a supportive and caring team
  • Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 35 days pro rata (inclusive of statutory and bank holidays)
  • Free onsite parking at the Hospice
  • Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme
  • Enhanced maternity, adoption and sick pay provision
  • Ongoing commitment to education and professional development
  • Blue Light Card discounts (with membership)
  • Excellent on-sitesubsidised catering facilities
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme

 

This appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, including Barred lists.

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier than this date subject to the level of response.

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All candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, we are unable to sponsor work permits or visas.

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