Deputy Head of Estates and Facilities

South Devon College; Paignton; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Deputy Head of Estates and Facilities to ensure a safe and outstanding environment for all. This role involves overseeing health and safety compliance, managing estates projects, and delivering essential services. The ideal candidate will possess a NEBOSH Certificate and relevant experience in mechanical or electrical fields. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, this position offers generous benefits, including training opportunities and flexible working patterns. Join a supportive team committed to continuous improvement and making a difference in the educational sector.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Christmas Closure

Access to training and apprenticeships

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working patterns

Subsidised fitness suite

Employee discount schemes

Life Assurance

On Site Nursery

Employee Assistance Programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical or electrical fields with NEBOSH or equivalent.
• Knowledge of facilities management and compliance practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment for students and staff, ensuring compliance.
• Assist in managing estates projects and services effectively.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Facilities Management

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Relevant Health and Safety Experience

Job description

Full job description

Job title: Deputy Head of Estates and Facilities

Job reference: REQ002703

Date posted: 03/04/2025

Application closing date: 22/04/2025

Location: Paignton

Salary: £34,140.00 - £38,970.00 plus excellent benefits

Contractual hours: 37

Basis: Full Time

Job category/type: Support

Job description:

We are recruiting for a Deputy Head of Estates and Facilities at South Devon College. You will maintain an outstanding and safe environment for students, staff, visitors and contractors at all times, assisting with the day-to-day responsibility for cross college Health and Safety and compliance in accordance with legislation, policies, and procedures. You will assist with the delivery of hard and soft services, asset management planning and project management of all estates related projects including new capital and refurbishment projects through a combination of in-house staff and outsourced contracts.

The successful candidate will have experience in the mechanical or electrical fields and be in possession of a NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent health and safety career experience. You should have relevant knowledge of facilities management practices and managing workloads with good communication skills and the ability to liaise confidently with staff and third parties.

In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 27 days pro rata and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities. We hold the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation, the highest level awarded by the people management standard. This prominent distinction confirms the College status as not just a leading Further Education College, but also as a top employer in the country, as it joins the top 7% of accredited organisations across the UK.

We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning.

Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high-performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance, and include:

1. 27 days annual leave (pro-rata of fractional) including the option to purchase additional holiday days;
2. Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement;
3. Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days;
4. Local Government Pension Scheme Employer pension contributions of 18%
5. Hybrid and flexible working patterns;
6. Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;
7. Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes;
8. Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);
9. On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);
10. Employee Assistance Programmes;
11. Access to Blue Light Card membership;
12. Discounted travel schemes.

Closing Date: Tuesday 22nd April 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 1st May 2025

To apply and for a full job description please visit the Jobs page of the South Devon College website www.southdevon.ac.uk/jobs. Please do NOT send CVs, we only accept applications via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website.

We offer hybrid and flexible working patterns and welcome applications from people who wish to apply using these options.

Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College.

This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership.

Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability. This may include changing the timing or location of any interview to enable the candidate to attend, providing information in different formats or larger type, etc.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).