Director of Estates &Facilities

South Hampshire College's Group; Fareham; On-site; GBP 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Further Education organisation in the UK is seeking a skilled Director of Estates & Facilities to oversee the implementation of their Estates Strategy. The role demands strong leadership and financial management skills, as well as experience in project management. The position offers a salary of circa £63,000 along with generous benefits, including 7 weeks leave and a pension contribution.

Benefits

7 weeks leave per year, plus bank holidays

Generous employer pension contribution

Regular training and development

Qualifications

• Experience organizing and leading departmental managers.
• Proven track record in delivering capital projects on time and within budget.
• High level of computer literacy and financial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and deliver the College’s Estates Strategy.
• Direct and manage major building and improvement projects.
• Develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Facilities management

Leadership

Financial management

Communication

Education

Degree or equivalent in relevant field

Leadership/Management qualification at Level 5 or above

Maths and English GCSE at 4 or C

Health and Safety qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the implementation and delivery of the College’s Estates Strategy, to ensure students and staff have adequate and appropriate accommodation and facilities within financial constraints.
• Direct and manage major building and improvement projects to improve the accommodation and facilities for staff and students to maximise the potential of the space available within the College’s estate.
• Leadership and management of staff, finances, and resources within the Directorate, in accordance with College core values, policies, procedures and regulations and in pursuit of a high quality, effective and efficient provision.
• Develop and maintain effective working relations with internal service users, external providers, contractors, and the local authority to ensure effective partnership working.
• Extensive understanding and working knowledge of contractual compliance from tender design, selection and contract management for capital works, facilities improvement and outsourced contractors.
• Experience of organising and leading departmental managers.
• Experience of directing/managing multi‑site premises, facilities and concurrent projects to optimise facilities and building systems.
• Effective in delivering capital and major refurbishment projects on time, to quality standards and within budget.
• Ability to implement process efficiency improvements within and between different service areas.
• Experience in leading multi‑site teams.
• Experience in leading a safety culture through estates and facilities activities.
• Ability to produce and present reports to various stakeholder levels.
• High level of financial management skills, with high level of computer literacy.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification in relevant field – e.g. project management, facilities management, building construction.
• Leadership/Management qualification at Level 5 or above.
• Maths and English GCSE Qualifications at 4 or C.
• Health and Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH or NEBOSH).

Ideal Attributes

• Highly developed personal organisation, prioritisation and self‑management strategies.
• Proactive and solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Ability to communicate for influence at all organisational levels using a range of media.
• Commitment to the provision of a quality service and the implementation of quality improvements.

The South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is a dynamic, purpose‑driven Further Education organisation with a commitment to Creating Better Futures for learners, employers and communities within South Hampshire and beyond. We pride ourselves on living our values – Collaborative, Inclusive and Aspirational. We also understand the difference exceptional employees can make to us delivering outstanding results and we are always seeking to attract talent who can add value and who will be proud to be part of our growing organisation.

Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, dedicated and skilled Director of Estates & Facilities, circa £63,000. The information below provides more detail about the role.

Benefits

• 7 weeks leave per year, plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• Generous employer pension contribution.
• Regular training and development.