Head Of Estates And Capital

Meridian Business Support; Salford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education organization is seeking a Head of Estates and Capital to lead the management and development of a major college estate across multiple campuses in Manchester. The ideal candidate will have significant estates management experience and a commitment to delivering high-quality services. This full-time role offers the chance to shape the future of the college's facilities while ensuring safety and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in estates and capital management in a complex organization.
• Proven success in managing large-scale estates and delivering capital projects.
• Experience in health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Estates and Capital team across all college campuses.
• Oversee strategic development and improvement of the college estate.
• Manage the planning and delivery of the capital program.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Financial management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in construction or estate management

Professional qualification in property or built environment

NEBOSH Diploma in health and safety

Membership of a recognized professional body

Job description

Head of Estates and Capital

Salary: £60,333 - £71,302 per annum
Location: Greater Manchester
Contract Type: Full‑time, 36 hours per week, Permanent

Are you an experienced estates and capital projects professional looking for your next leadership challenge within the education sector? This is an exciting opportunity to take the lead on the management and development of a major college estate, spanning five sites across the city of Manchester.

The Role

As Head of Estates and Capital Projects, you will lead and manage the Estates and Capital team to deliver a comprehensive, high-quality, and proactive service across all five college campuses. This pivotal role ensures that all sites provide safe, sustainable, and inspiring environments for staff, students, and visitors.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the Estates and Capital team to deliver outstanding service across all college sites.
• Oversee the strategic development, maintenance, and improvement of the college estate.
• Manage the planning and delivery of the capital programme, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Take the lead on Health and Safety management and compliance, safeguarding everyone on campus.
• Provide expert strategic advice to senior leaders and act as the college's lead adviser on estates and capital matters.
• Continuously review and improve systems and processes to ensure best value and operational excellence.

About you

You’ll be a confident and collaborative leader with significant experience in estates and capital management within a complex organisation, ideally within the education or public sector.

You'll bring:

• Strong leadership experience and the ability to motivate and manage multi‑site teams.
• Proven success in managing large‑scale estates and delivering capital projects.
• Excellent financial, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, solution‑focused mindset and commitment to service excellence.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact, shaping the future of a large college group with multiple campuses across Manchester. You'll play a key part in ensuring the college's facilities are safe, efficient, and fit for the future, while supporting its mission to provide outstanding learning environments for students.

Essential Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a construction or estate management‑related discipline.
• A professional qualification in a property or built environment-related field (architecture, building, engineering, facilities management, or surveying).
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) in health and safety.
• Membership of a recognised building/facilities services management professional body (CIOB, MBIFM, MIOSH, etc.).

If you're ready to take the next step in your estates leadership career within a forward‑thinking educational organisation, we’d love to hear from you.