Estates and Facilities Operations Manager
Coleg Cambria
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Job summary
Coleg Cambria is seeking an Estates & Facilities Operations Manager to provide strategic leadership and operational management across five sites in North Wales, ensuring a safe, high-quality and sustainable learning environment for students and staff.
You will balance long-term planning with hands-on management of facilities, oversee maintenance, compliance with The Big Six and CDM 2015, and lead a multi-disciplinary team while driving energy and budget initiatives.
Qualifications
- Must have proven experience in a facilities/estates management role with leadership and budget oversight.
- Deep knowledge of statutory compliance areas (The Big Six) and CDM 2015.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day leadership to a multi-disciplinary team across five sites.
- Oversee maintenance, soft FM services, security, and fleet compliance.
- Lead space planning and culture of safety and compliance across campuses.
- Ensure adherence to CDM 2015 regulations and other statutory requirements.
- Drive sustainability and manage estates budgets and lifecycle contracts.
Skills
Education
Job description
At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education.
We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.
Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.
Location Coleg Cambria - Deeside Application Deadline Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Scale Point From £52,333 Scale Point To £59,175 Job Profile Job Description and Person Specification
At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education.
We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.
Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our supportive team. In this role, you will provide strategic leadership and operational management across our five sites to ensure a safe, high-quality, and sustainable learning environment for our students and staff. You will balance long–term strategic planning with hands–on, day–to–day management of facilities operations across a dispersed geographical area.
Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and operational management to a multi-disciplinary team across five distinct campus locations.
Oversee planned preventative maintenance, responsive helpdesk repairs, soft FM services, grounds, fleet compliance, and transition to electric vehicles.
Lead campus space allocation and manage low-level estate enhancement projects that directly enable and support curriculum delivery.
Ensure full statutory building compliance across "The Big Six" (Legionella, Asbestos, Gas, Electrical, Fire, and LOLER) and manage CDM 2015 regulations.
Lead site security, CCTV governance (in line with UK GDPR), and act as the primary emergency and business continuity contact for out‑of‑hours events.
Drive sustainability initiatives to support Welsh Government Net Zero targets while managing estates budgets and lifecycle contracts.
Level 5 Diploma in IWFM, Construction Management, Building Surveying, or Engineering (or equivalent experience).
Proven experience in a comprehensive facilities/estates management role, including team leadership, contract management, and budget oversight.
Deep technical knowledge of "The Big Six" statutory compliance areas and CDM 2015 regulations.
A commitment to safeguarding young people and adults at risk.
Working Options: We offer flexible working discussions and support arrangements across our five sites.
Interview Accommodations: Please let us know if you require any adjustments or digital accommodations during the interview process (including driving licence adjustments where disability applies).
Language: We are committed to promoting the Welsh language and culture, and applications submitted in Welsh are highly welcomed.
Welsh skills are desirable for this specific post. We are seeking candidates who can help us grow our bilingual provision and service.
Coleg Cambria aims to actively promote and embed the Welsh language and culture. We are committed to providing opportunities and support for our colleagues to develop their Welsh language skills in both formal and informal settings. This includes access to tailored Welsh language training plans as well as incentive payments for bilingual delivery and services.
We highly encourage applications in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.
Coleg Cambria is a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer.
We are building a college that reflects the vibrant, diverse community we serve. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners, and we expect every member of staff to share this commitment.
This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and is classed as regulated activity. It therefore requires an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check, and applicants must disclose all cautions and convictions, including spent ones. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Disclosure will not automatically prevent employment; a risk assessment will be carried out however we may deem some convictions / cautions as unsuitable to work with children.
Depending on the position, successful candidates may also need to register with the Education Workforce Council.
Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.
Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.
Excellent Pension Scheme(s)
Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
On site nursery provision at our Deeside site
Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses
Access to A Wide Range of E‑Learning and Professional Development
Discounted Gym Membership
Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities
Free Parking on All Sites
Cycle Scheme
Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments
Discounted Rates for Restaurants
Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
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