Director Of Estates, Projects & Sustainability

Reed; City Of London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding FE College in Northeast London seeks a Director of Estates, Projects & Sustainability. The role requires strong leadership and strategic development of estate management, ensuring an optimal working environment and compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and proven experience in facilities management and sustainability initiatives. This opportunity offers professional development within an educational setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary within the Leadership and Management Pay Spine

Opportunities for continuous professional development

Contribution to strategic development of the College

Qualifications

• Experience in capital projects and facilities management.
• Significant experience in leading estates responsibilities.
• Strong ability to develop teams and drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a long-term Estates Master Plan.
• Lead transformation of the Estates Department and manage budgets.
• Ensure maintenance and safety compliance of facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Project management

Sustainability initiatives

Health and safety compliance

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Facilities related qualification (BIFM Part 3 & 4 or HND equivalent)

NEBOSH Certificate

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Director of Estates, Projects & Sustainability

• Location: FE College based in Northeast London
• Job Type: Full–time – FTC 12 month contract
• Salary: GBP75,000 per annum

Join this outstanding FE College as the Director of Estates, Projects & Sustainability. This pivotal role demands strong leadership to optimise estate management, ensuring a high–quality working and learning environment. The successful candidate will develop and implement a forward–thinking estates strategy that aligns with the College's vision of delivering outstanding technical and professional learning.

Day–to–Day of the Role:

• Develop and implement a long–term Estates Master Plan, aligning with the College's strategic vision.
• Lead the transformation of the Estates Department, managing the estates budget and supporting capital projects.
• Ensure the upkeep of buildings and grounds to high standards through a Planned Preventive Maintenance Plan (PPM).
• Manage in–house and contracted–out premises related services, including catering, cleaning, waste management, and security.
• Develop a Sustainability and Carbon Reduction Strategy, implementing energy–saving initiatives to reduce environmental impact.
• Lead on all health and safety matters, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• An appropriate Facilities related qualification (BIFM Part 3 & 4 or HND equivalent) in a related discipline.
• NEBOSH Certificate or other recognised Health and Safety qualifications.
• Proven experience in a relevant discipline, particularly in capital projects, facilities and estates, and health and safety roles.
• Significant experience in leading the estates responsibilities of capital project planning and delivery.
• Excellent financial management skills and experience in leading, motivating, and developing diverse teams.
• Advanced skills in Excel (pivot tables and charts), and intermediate skills in Word and Outlook.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary within the Leadership and Management Pay Spine.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development.
• A role that directly contributes to the strategic development and operational excellence of the College.

How to Apply:

To apply for the Director of Estates, Projects & Sustainability position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. Ensure your application aligns with the essential criteria as outlined in the person specification.

This role is a unique opportunity to lead and innovate in a vibrant educational environment, driving sustainability and quality in estate management at the college