Head of Estates and Facilities - Bournemouth - Temp - £28p/h

Bond Williams Limited; Bournemouth; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Higher Education institution is seeking an Interim Head of Estates and Facilities. This role involves leading the Facilities team, managing the estate's operation, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The position is temporary for up to 3 months, offering a chance to significantly impact the university's campus environment.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of estates management and relevant legislation.
• Proven leadership and team management experience at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Facilities team to ensure high-quality service.
• Act as client representative for capital and campus development projects.
• Ensure efficient management and smooth operation of the estate.

Skills

Leadership

Estates Management

Health and Safety

Sustainability

Education

Postgraduate qualification in relevant discipline

Job description

Interim Head of Estates and Facilities - Temp - £28 per hour

We are currently recruiting for a prestigious and innovative Higher Education institution who have an Interim Head of Estates and Facilities position.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation dedicated to creative excellence and student experience, where your leadership will directly shape the future of a vibrant and unique university campus.

This role is an interim role for up to 3 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Facilities team, ensuring delivery of a high-quality service aligned with the company's strategic goals.
• Ensure the efficient management and smooth operation of the entire estate, working closely with stakeholders to meet the needs of students, staff, and visitors.
• Act as the client representative for capital and campus development projects, ensuring the physical environment reflects the institution's aspirations.
• Be the lead authority and source of expertise for all services under Campus Services, offering professional advice and oversight in line with the university's strategic framework.

Key Requirements:

• Expert knowledge of estates management, health and safety, COSHH regulations, carbon management, and sustainability - plus the relevant legislation.
• Proven leadership and team management experience at a senior level.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Professionally accredited or subject-qualified, or with equivalent relevant experience.

Desirable:

• Understanding of the key challenges within the Higher Education sector, especially in relation to estates, sustainability, and compliance.

Are you interested in the Interim Head of Estates & Facilities role and would like to be considered? We would love to hear from you!

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Bond Williams Professional Recruitment are an equal opportunity employer and operate as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency