Chief Education & Learning Estate Leader

South Lanarkshire Council; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning local government pension

Salary Sacrifice AVC scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement up to 10

Occupational sick pay

Flexible working

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Employee Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Physiotherapy

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking an experienced leader to shape and deliver high-quality education services. Reporting to the Executive Director (Education Resources), you will provide operational leadership and drive strategic development across a diverse Education Service portfolio.

The role leads the Support Services and Learning Estate teams, ensuring effective planning and governance of resources. You will work with schools, senior colleagues and partner organisations to improve

Responsibilities

• Lead the Support Services and Learning Estate teams; ensure planning, governance and delivery of resources across the Education Service.
• Drive workforce planning, school enrolment and placing requests, and the digital and data strategy.
• Oversee sustainability, school transport and corporate governance including health and safety, risk management, complaints and information governance.

Job description

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking an experienced leader to shape and deliver high-quality education services. Reporting to the Executive Director (Education Resources), you will provide operational leadership and drive strategic development across a diverse Education Service portfolio.

The role leads the Support Services and Learning Estate teams, ensuring effective planning and governance of resources. You will work with schools, senior colleagues and partner organisations to improve