Director Of Estates And Hr

Page Personnel; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

Growth opportunities

Executive autonomy

Wellbeing days

Employee support

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting on behalf of a growing multi-site organisation in Oxfordshire seeking a Director of Estates and HR to shape strategy and lead HR, estates, IT and operations.

You will oversee budgets, drive transformation, onboard new sites, and build high-performing teams while ensuring compliance and strong stakeholder engagement at executive level.

This role offers hybrid working, significant autonomy, and the chance to influence long-term strategy across the education sector.

Qualifications

• Experience leading operational functions at a strategic level.
• Strong HR leadership experience.
• Knowledge of Estates management, ideally in a Multi-Academy Trust environment.
• Track record of delivering organisational growth, transformation or large-scale projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication at board/executive level.
• Strong leadership capability, with experience developing high-performing teams.
• Commercial acumen with a people-focused approach.
• Autonomous and proactive in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of people, estates and digital strategies across the organisation.
• Drive growth through onboarding new sites and expansion initiatives.
• Provide leadership to HR, IT and operations teams.
• Oversee estates and facilities to ensure safe, compliant environments.
• Lead organisational change and continuous improvement programmes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, governance, health & safety requirements.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and external partners.
• Contribute as a key member of the executive leadership team.

Skills

Leadership

HR Leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent in HR/Estates

Tools

Estates management software

HR systems

Job description

• Are you excited by the idea of working in a multi-academy trust environment?
• Want to join at a pivotal point of growth?

About Our Client

Our client is a growing and ambitious organisation operating within the education sector, supporting multiple sites and serving a diverse community across the South of England. Having experienced significant expansion in recent years, they are now entering an exciting phase of strategic growth, with further development projects, new site openings and organisational transformation initiatives planned for the coming years.

Job Description

Monitor budgets and oversee resource allocation for operational activities. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Director of Estates and HR will provide strategic and operational leadership across HR, estates, IT and business operations.Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the delivery of the organisation's people, estates and digital strategies.
• Driving organisational growth projects, including onboarding new sites and supporting expansion initiatives.
• Providing leadership to HR, IT and operational teams, developing capability and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Overseeing estates and facilities management to ensure safe, compliant and effective environments.
• Leading organisational change and continuous improvement programmes.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory, governance, health & safety and operational requirements.
• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, trustees, leaders and external partners.
• Contributing as a key member of the executive leadership team and helping shape long-term organisational strategy.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Director of Estates and HR will demonstrate:

• Proven experience leading operational functions at a strategic level.
• Strong HR leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of Estates management, ideally in a Multi-Academy Trust environment.
• A track record of delivering organisational growth, transformation or large-scale projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at board and executive level.
• Strong leadership capability, with experience developing high-performing teams.
• Commercial acumen combined with a people-focused approach.
• The confidence to operate autonomously and drive initiatives forward in a fast-moving environment.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to join an organisation experiencing sustained growth and transformation.
• Significant autonomy and influence within the executive leadership team.
• Enhanced wellbeing initiatives, including additional wellbeing days and employee support programmes.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Director of Estates and HR • Oxfordshire, England