Head of Estates

Fife College; Scotland; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fife College is seeking a Head of Estates to lead the management of its infrastructure across multiple campuses. This role involves strategic oversight of the Estates Strategy, ensuring effective delivery and investment in low carbon technologies. The ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent experience, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in project and budget management.

Qualifications

• Proven record of evaluative ability and planning for improvement.
• Significant project management experience.
• Effective experience in an Estates managerial role.

Responsibilities

• Manage College Estates Infrastructure and deliver the Estate Strategy.
• Oversee maintenance activities and corporate fleet management.
• Lead strategic projects for infrastructure investment in low carbon technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Budget Management

Education

Degree level education or SCQF level 9

Job description

Head of Estates

Salary: £64,887 per annum

Location: Fife

About Us

Fife College is one of the largest colleges of higher and further education in Scotland, home to over 20,000 students and 1,000 staff. Situated across 5 campuses throughout Fife, including Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and Rosyth, Fife College offers options for everyone, from starter courses and apprenticeships, through to HNC/ HND and degree pathways. Due to our strong links with local industries, we offer one of the biggest Modern Apprenticeship programmes across the Scottish college network, with around 400 places on offer.

The Role

We are seeking a strategic forward-thinking leader to join our team in managing the College Estates Infrastructure efficiently and effectively, assuming overall responsibility across all campuses for the delivery of our Estate Strategy including investment in our physical infrastructure.

Working closely with the Assistant Principal - Infrastructure and Experience, you will provide vision, leadership and motivational management to specialist teams that will ensure effective delivery of our Estate Strategy. A key part of the role will be to manage the Facilities Management, Health & Safety and Environment Management functions of the College.

As Head of Estates, it is essential to promote the profile of all areas by way of a pro-active, challenging and innovative approach, working with managers, employees and students.

Your key responsibilities will include providing leadership and direction for the enhancement of the Estates Strategy. Working with the Assistant Principal, you will explore and take forward strategic projects and relevant business cases for infrastructure investment, specifically in low carbon technologies in accordance with Scottish Government targets.

You will oversee and provide overall management for the maintenance activities for the College Estate, the corporate fleet of vehicles and infrastructure. Responsibility for overseeing contracts, paying close attention to penalty clauses and breaches ensuring contract operates within the parameters of the contract. Oversee any legal or required statistical returns for SFC and other external organisations as required.

Qualifications and Experience - what we’re looking for:

• Educated to degree level or with demonstrable relevant professional experience at SCQF level 9 or above.

• Proven record of evaluative ability, to recognise areas for improvement and plan for excellence.

• Significant project management experience.

• Proven effective experience in an Estates managerial role.

• Proven record of effective of budget management achieving financial targets and effective use of resources

• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the College and its community. If you are forward-thinking leader and passionate about driving forward innovative projects, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact

Eden Scott is retained by Fife College. Please submit your CV and covering letter to [e-mail]. For a confidential discussion and to hear more about the opportunity, then please contact Iain Atkinson on 07714 124 033.