Head of Estates and Capital

eTeach UK Limited; Salford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Salford is seeking a Head of Estates and Capital to shape the future of their campuses. The role requires a proactive leader with experience in facilities management and a passion for creating outstanding learning environments. Responsibilities include overseeing the estates service and capital projects while working closely with leadership teams. The position offers generous leave and benefits.

Benefits

40 days annual leave entitlement

Flexible working arrangements

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff Wellbeing days

Discounts and savings on various services

Qualifications

• Experienced, proactive, and forward-thinking estates professional passionate about creating outstanding learning environments.
• Strong leadership skills in Health & Safety and facilities management.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement across campuses.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estates and capital team, delivering high-quality services.
• Oversee capital planning and delivery, ensuring project completion.
• Work collaboratively with the College Leadership Team on facilities services.

Job description

Job Reference and Details

Reference: SCCG2972 | Closing Date: 24/11/2025 | Interview Date: 03/12/2025

Salary: £60,333 - £71,302. Incremental progression throughout the band is available.

Contract Type: Permanent | Hours per Week: 36 | Location: Frontier House with travel required across various sites

Overview

Join a team that’s shaping the future of Salford City College. Join Salford City College Group at an exciting time of development and transformation. We’re investing in our estate and our Estates & Capital Team, and are seeking an ambitious, dynamic Head of Estates and Capital to play a key role in shaping our future, and who is able to work and deliver effectively at both an operational and strategic level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop our estates and capital team, delivering a proactive, high‑quality estates, facilities, and capital management service.
• Oversee the College’s estates service, incorporating hard and soft facilities management.
• Provide strategic leadership in Health & Safety, ensuring the wellbeing of all students, staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Oversee the capital planning and delivery programme, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Work collaboratively with the College Leadership Team to deliver a high‑quality facilities service across all campuses.

Qualifications and Experience

We’re looking for an experienced, proactive, and forward‑thinking estates professional who is passionate about creating outstanding learning environments and driving continuous improvement across our campuses.

How to Apply

For more information and to apply for this job, please complete the registration and online application form via our website.

Reasons to Join

• Generous Terms and Conditions, including 40 days annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays).
• 2:30 pm finish on Fridays, free on‑site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including three Staff Wellbeing days per year.
• Automatic enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme with 20.70% employer pension contribution.
• Our College is an incredible community; there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.
• Family‑friendly policies and flexible working arrangements.
• Investment in our people and a range of training and career opportunities for all staff.
• Amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high‑street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
• Core values at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.
• 94% of staff are proud to work at the College.

Commitment to Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and, as part of our safeguarding commitment, we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre‑employment procedures on all potential new employees.

The College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with military experience whose unique skills and perspectives are highly valued.