Estates Supervisor (3 FTE, Permanent) - 484272

Ayrshire College; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayrshire College is seeking an Estates Supervisor to provide day-to-day operational Estates support across multiple campuses. The role includes acting as Lead Evacuation Controller/Incident Controller on the campuses and coordinating campus operations.

The postholder will supervise campus-based staff, schedule work weeks ahead, and must hold an HNC level or equivalent, with a driving licence and willingness to travel across regional campuses. FE experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in Estates or support service function, preferably in an FE environment.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver small projects or events.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational Estates support to allocated campus buildings.
• Act as Lead Evacuation Controller/Incident Controller on respective campuses.
• Supervise campus-based operational staff and coordinate daily/weekly activities.
• Schedule work for weeks ahead.

Skills

Problem solving

Driving licence

Estates experience

Education

HNC level or equivalent

Job description

Estates Supervisor

35 hours per week

Permanent

Various Campuses

£36,966 per annum

Reference: REQ01069

The Estates Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operational Estates support to allocated campus buildings including practical problem solving, to ensure ongoing day to day services. They would also assume the role of Lead Evacuation Controller/Incident Controller on their respective campuses.

The postholder has no line management responsibility but will supervise campus based operational staff and coordinate daily and weekly activities. The postholder will also have some responsibility including scheduling of work for weeks ahead.

The Estates Supervisor will be educated to HNC level or equivalent within a subject area relevant to the role or equivalent work experience, with evidence of Continuous Professional Development. They will also need a driving licence or ability to travel as required across regional campuses. The postholder will also have experience of working within an Estates or support service function, preferably in an FE environment, of delivering high quality estate or support service functions, supporting and leading on elements of small projects or events within an organisation and experience of developing innovative and creative solutions to achieve successful outcomes.

Please refer to the person specification for further details on essential and desirable requirements.

For informal enquiries please contact Lisa Keggans, Estates and Sustainbaility Manager, by e-mail: [e-mail]

The closing date for applications to this vacancy is 11:59pm on Sunday 30 August 2026.