Head of Estates

Think FE Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading further education college in Greater London seeks a Head of Estates to manage facilities and ensure quality teaching environments. The role includes overseeing maintenance, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong technical knowledge and experience in estates management within education. Competitive pay, flexible benefits, and professional development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Rate

12.07% holiday pay

Anytime Wage Service

Free CPD Courses

Exclusive Discounts

Health & Wellness app access

Barista Discounts

Free Mortgage Consultations

Transparent PAYE Pay

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge in estates management and building services.
• Proven experience in maintenance planning and operations in a complex environment.
• Solid understanding of financial control and budget management.
• Ability to effectively lead and manage teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estates services team to maintain high standards.
• Manage maintenance programmes for campus facilities.
• Oversee budget management, forecasting, and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for facilities improvements.
• Provide strategic insights into estate development.

Skills

Technical knowledge of estates management

Maintenance planning experience

Budget planning and financial control

Team management

Job description

Head of Estates (Temporary Contingent)

Location: Ofsted rated Good further education college in Greater London (Southwark)

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Start: 12/01/2026 (ASAP)

Duration: Until Spring half term with potential extension

Rate: Competitive

About the College

We are supporting a Good Ofsted rated college in Southwark, located in the heart of London. The college has a strong reputation for inclusive education and developing learners with the practical skills needed for employment. It offers a supportive, dynamic working environment and strong community connections.

Role Summary

The Head of Estates will lead and manage the college s estates services team, ensuring facilities are safe, well maintained and ready to support high quality teaching and learning. You will oversee a wide range of estates and maintenance functions, working closely with senior leadership and external partners to deliver strategic improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the estates services team to deliver a high standard, compliant estate.
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance programmes across the campus.
• Support budget management for estates, including forecasting expenditure and controlling costs.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, premises regulations and statutory requirements.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to plan and deliver facilities improvements.
• Provide strategic insight into estates development aligned with operational college priorities.

Person Specification

Essential

• Strong technical knowledge of estates management, building services and facilities
• Proven experience in maintenance planning and estates operations within education or a similar complex environment
• Solid understanding of budget planning and financial control
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively

Desirable

• Broader estates or operations experience in a support capacity
• Willingness to develop into broader strategic responsibility

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay Rate
• 12.07% holiday pay (PAYE, weekly)
• Anytime Wage Service: Access part of your week s pay early for those unexpected expenses
• Free CPD Courses: Over 80 learning and development courses available through Flick Learning
• Exclusive Discounts: Save on family activities, gift experiences, flowers, meal plans, and much more
• Brand Savings: Big discounts on popular active brands like Nike, Timberland, and Converse
• Health & Wellness: Access the Medicash virtual GP app and enjoy discounted Health Club membership
• Barista Discounts: 25% off all barista-made hot drinks at thousands of venues nationwide, including Café Nero and Blacksheep
• Free Mortgage Consultations
• Transparent PAYE Pay: No umbrella fees or confusing payslips

Next Steps

Once you ve applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.

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