Head of Estates and Capital

Salford City College; Salford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Salford is seeking a Head of Estates and Capital. This role involves leading the estates team, overseeing facilities management, and ensuring health and safety compliance. The ideal candidate will be proactive and experienced in driving continuous improvement in learning environments. A competitive salary and generous benefits are offered, including 40 days annual leave and flexible working options.

Benefits

40 days annual leave

Flexible working policies

Local Government Pension Scheme with 20.70% employer contribution

Staff Wellbeing days

Training & career opportunities

Staff Benefits Package with discounts

Qualifications

• Experienced estates professional passionate about improving learning environments.
• Proactive and forward-thinking approach required.
• Ability to deliver effective operational and strategic outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the estates and capital team.
• Oversee hard and soft facilities management.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities Management

Health & Safety Management

Strategic Planning

Project Management

Job description

Job 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

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

You will lead and develop our estates and capital team, delivering a proactive, high-quality estates, facilities and capital management service. You will oversee the College’s estates service, incorporating hard and soft facilities management, whilst also providing strategic leadership in Health & Safety, ensuring the wellbeing of all students, staff, visitors and contractors. You will also oversee the capital planning and delivery programme, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.

Qualifications

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.

Benefits

• We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 40 days annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
• We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including three Staff Wellbeing days per year.
• We offer 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.
• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff.
• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high‑street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
• Our core values are 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.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.