Director of Estates

Hugh Baird College; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 50 days annual holiday

Flexible Working

Medicash health plan

Local Government Pension scheme

Professional development

Lifestyle Fitness gym access

Health and wellbeing programmes

Rail/bus discounts & parking

Retail discounts

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Hugh Baird College is seeking a Director of Estates to lead strategic and operational management of the college estate. You will shape the Estate Strategy, drive capital investment, and ensure facilities meet safety, regulatory, and sustainability standards across multiple sites.

You will report to senior leaders, manage budgets and contracts, and champion improvements in efficiency and environmental performance to create best-in-class learning environments.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in estates, facilities, property or infrastructure management within a large and complex organisation.
• Experience developing estate strategies and maintaining long-term maintenance and asset management programmes.
• Proven track record leading large-scale capital projects and refurbishment schemes.
• Strong financial, commercial and contract management expertise.
• Knowledge of health, safety and building-related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic management and development of the College's estate across multiple sites.
• Develop and deliver the College's Estates Strategy and capital investment programme.
• Oversee capital projects from planning through to delivery.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements for estates and facilities.
• Manage estates budgets, resources and contracts to achieve value for money.
• Drive sustainability and energy-efficiency initiatives across the estate.
• Provide estates advice to senior leaders and governors for long-term investment planning.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic planning

Commercial thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

Director of Estates

Application Deadline: 31 October 2026

Department: Estates

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Hugh Baird College - Main Campus

Description

Director of Estates

Hugh Baird College, Bootle

Full-Time, Permanent

Competitive

40 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Access to Medicash and a wide range of staff benefits

Join an Outstanding Team

At Hugh Baird College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, we are committed to inspiring, challenging, and transforming lives. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a workplace where ideas are valued, creativity is nurtured, and professional growth is supported.

About the Role

As Director of Estates, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for a diverse college estate, ensuring our buildings, infrastructure and facilities remain safe, compliant, sustainable and fit for the future. You will lead the development and delivery of the College's Estate Strategy and capital investment programme, helping to create outstanding environments for learners, staff and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic management and development of the College's estate across multiple sites.
• Develop and deliver the College's Estates Strategy, ensuring facilities support organisational objectives and future growth.
• Lead capital projects and estate improvement programmes from planning through to successful delivery.
• Ensure all estates, facilities and health and safety activities meet statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee maintenance, facilities management and contracted services to provide safe, efficient and high-quality environments.
• Manage estates budgets, resources and contracts to achieve value for money and operational excellence.
• Drive sustainability and energy-efficiency initiatives across the College estate.
• Provide expert estates advice to senior leaders and governors, supporting informed decision-making and long-term investment planning.

About you

We are looking for a commercially minded estates professional who can combine strategic vision with operational excellence.

Qualifications and Experience

• Significant senior leadership experience in estates, facilities, property or infrastructure management within a large and complex organisation.
• A proven track record of developing estate strategies and delivering long-term maintenance and asset management programmes.
• Extensive experience leading large-scale capital projects and refurbishment schemes.
• Strong financial, commercial and contract management expertise.
• Comprehensive knowledge of statutory compliance, health and safety and building-related legislation.
• Experience presenting to executive leaders, boards or governing bodies.
• A degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience.

Professional memberships such as IWFM, RICS or CIOB, along with health and safety or project management qualifications, would be advantageous.

Rewards & Benefits at Hugh Baird College

Why Join Hugh Baird College?

When you join us, you become part of a caring and supportive community that prioritises employee wellbeing, development, and recognition. Here are some of the benefits available to you:

Generous holiday allowance

Up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.

Flexible Working

We offer flexible working options depending on the business need, which can provide a better work-life balance for our employees.

Medicash

Access to Medicash’s health plans are designed to look after you and your family by boosting your access to treatment and support.

Pension Scheme

You will have access to two of the best pension schemes in the country, the Teachers' or the Local Government Pension schemes, depending on your role with us.

Professional Development

We are committed to providing continual professional development, with both formal and informal opportunities designed to enhance your skills, knowledge and career growth.

Industrial Commercial Updates

Our teachers receive 35 hours per year to choose a commercial operation to visit with a view to bringing new innovative ideas back to the College.

Reward and Recognition

Our 'Get Recognised' employee reward scheme enables continuous acknowledgement of employee contributions, and our annual staff celebration event highlights colleagues who consistently embody our values.

Lifestyle Fitness Gym

You will have discounted access to our fully-equipped and modern on-campus Lifestyle Fitness gym.

Health and Wellbeing

You will have opportunities to take part in staff groups such as yoga, walking and meditation. You will also have access to Mental Health support and a Cycle to Work scheme.

Travel

You can take advantage of discounted rail travel or bus travel, interest-free season ticket loans for public transport services and free on-campus parking.

Retail Discounts

You will have access to offers to cashback and discounts at well-known retailers.

Blue Light Card

You may be eligible to apply for a Blue Light card, giving you access to exclusive discounts.