Director of Estates, Facilities and Health & Safety

onlyFE; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Further Education College Group is seeking a committed Director of Estates, Facilities and Health & Safety. This pivotal role includes overseeing strategic development, operational management, and ensuring compliance within a dynamic educational environment. The ideal candidate will inspire diverse teams and enhance learning facilities for students and staff.

Benefits

Access to local government pensions scheme

Up to 50 days annual leave

Access to gyms and restaurants

Health & wellbeing benefits

Flexible working hours

Parking available

Career development opportunities

Grants for new FE teachers

Recruitment Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in senior estates, facilities, and health & safety management.
• Proven track record of strategic estates planning.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall operational management of estates and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Drive the Group's environmental sustainability strategy.

Skills

Strategic management

Operational excellence

Leadership

Health and safety compliance

Communication

Financial acumen

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Director of Estates, Facilities and Health & Safety

onlyFE Rotherham, England, United Kingdom

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Salary; £53,169 to £59,829 per annum + benefits

Location; Cross college role; Dearne Valley College, Rotherham College and North Notts College plus other sites under the RNN Group's responsibility

Are you an inspirational leader with a strong track record in strategic estates management, operational excellence, and an unyielding commitment to safety and compliance? Do you thrive in a dynamic educational environment, dedicated to providing outstanding learning facilities for students and staff? If so, we want to hear from you.

Salary; £53,169 to £59,829 per annum + benefits

Location; Cross college role; Dearne Valley College, Rotherham College and North Notts College plus other sites under the RNN Group's responsibility

Are you an inspirational leader with a strong track record in strategic estates management, operational excellence, and an unyielding commitment to safety and compliance? Do you thrive in a dynamic educational environment, dedicated to providing outstanding learning facilities for students and staff? If so, we want to hear from you.

We are a leading Further Education College Group, seeking an exceptional Director of Estates, Facilities and Health & Safety to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a pivotal, forward-facing role, where you will be instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of our Group's investment priorities within Estates and Facilities, whilst ensuring a secure, compliant, and thriving environment for our entire learning community.

About The Role

As Director, you will be responsible for the overall operational management of our Estates and Facilities Management functions. Your primary objective will be to ensure our estates, facilities, and curriculum areas not only meet but exceed Health and Safety Legislation, statutory building management, and safeguarding requirements.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Finance and Estates, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing our long-term strategic estate development plans. This is a highly collaborative position, requiring strong interpersonal skills and an excellent communication style to effectively engage with colleagues, the Executive Team, the Board of Governors, external stakeholders, and the teams you lead.

You will lead a culture of high expectations, building successful relationships centred on high-quality customer service that ultimately supports access to the best possible learning environment for our learning communities.

Key responsibilities of the role will be;

• Maintain overall control of the Group's estate and facilities management function, ensuring robust adherence to health and safety legislation, statutory building management, and safeguarding compliance, including comprehensive risk management.
• Lead the day-to-day operational management of estates, facilities, security, and health and safety, coordinating closely with curriculum colleagues to provide outstanding learning facilities.
• Support the Executive function in developing and maintaining the long-term strategic development of the Group's estate, facilities, and operations.
• Provide strategic leadership and management for our Estates' teams, including Health and Safety Officers, Campus Estates Managers, Group Security and Safety Manager, and external advisors, promoting high standards, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Represent the Group on local boards and forums, advising on emerging safety and security matters and initiatives to enhance our environment.
• Drive the Group's environmental sustainability strategy, linking to estate development, digital infrastructure, procurement, food, and waste.
• Lead the Estates' purchasing, procurement, and budget setting processes, ensuring efficient and effective resource allocation.
• Oversee the management of internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across all responsible areas.
• Develop and maintain the Group's emergency planning and response, including the annual review of our Disaster Management Plan.
  
  

You will…

We Are Seeking An Experienced And Proactive Leader With

• Demonstrable experience in a senior estates, facilities, and health & safety management role, ideally within a multi-site organisation.
• A proven track record of developing and implementing strategic estates plans and delivering significant projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience of health and safety legislation, statutory building management, and safeguarding requirements.
• Exceptional leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop diverse teams.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• A commitment to promoting a positive culture of compliance, safety, diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in budget management and procurement processes
  
  

You will hold a professional/academic relevant qualification at degree level, with evidence of relevant and ongoing CPD including membership with a professional awarding body.

You will ideally have undertaken a first aid at work qualification. You will hold a Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths (or be willing to undertake).

Our Excellent Benefits And Rewards Package

• Access to local government pensions scheme
• Up to 50 days annual leave per year including closure during Christmas period
• Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons
• Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service
• Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
• Parking available at all of our sites
• Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications
• New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the levelling up premium payments initiative
• Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth by to £200 per referral made
  
  

All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Closing date: Monday 30 June 2025 at 12:00 Noon – if you are shortlisted for this post you will be contacted within a week of the closing date.

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