Director of Estates & Facilities

City of Portsmouth College (COPC); Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education institution in Portsmouth is seeking a Director of Estates & Facilities to provide strategic leadership and manage facilities services. The role demands a visionary leader who excels in operational excellence, budget management, and project oversight. With a commitment to sustainability and safety, the successful candidate will ensure all college facilities operate efficiently while supporting the educational mission. This is a full-time position offering a salary up to £75,000 annually.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Access to staff development programs

Free parking on campus

Discounts at College services

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing Premises, Estates, and Facilities Departments.
• Excellent management and leadership skills.
• Commitment to inclusion and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Estates strategy.
• Manage operational and capital budgets for efficiency.
• Oversee project management of construction and repairs.
• Ensure safety and security of all College services.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Knowledge of legal frameworks

Job description

Job Title: Director of Estates & Facilities

Location: Highbury Campus, Sixth Form Campus, North Harbour Campus and Arundel Campus

Salary: Up to £75,000 Full Time Equivalent per annum

Hours of work: 37 Hours per week, 52 Weeks per year, Full-Time, Permanent

About us: At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey.

We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.

What we offer:

• Annual Leave: 32 days total and closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
• Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
• Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
• Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
• Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
• Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
• Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets!

About the role:

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for strategic management and operational excellence? The City of Portsmouth College is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Estates & Facilities to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will provide strategic leadership and operational management of our Estates and Facilities Services, ensuring alignment with the College’s vision and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of the Estates strategy, capital projects, and sustainability planning.
• Manage substantial operational and capital budgets, driving cost efficiency and value for money procurement.
• Oversee project management of construction, major repairs, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Ensure all College services and areas of accommodation are fully operational and meet safety and security requirements.
• Champion sustainable, environmentally friendly, and digital solutions, including waste management, recycling, green technologies, and cloud adoption.

To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you:

• Proven experience in managing Premises, Estates, and Facilities Departments.
• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to translate strategy into practical results.
• Excellent management and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Commitment to inclusion, equality of opportunity, and safeguarding.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training.

The College’s commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities, and the range of direct and indirect student support services.

Pre-Employment Checks:

The City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our college. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.

We reserve the right to close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert. We do not accept CVs from agencies for these roles.