Head of Estates & Campus Strategy

Hugh Baird College; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holidays

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Professional development

On-campus gym

Mental health support

Travel discounts

Medicash

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Hugh Baird College is seeking a Director of Estates to provide strategic and operational leadership for a diverse college estate across multiple sites. You will lead the Estate Strategy and capital investment programme, creating environments that support learners, staff and the community.

The role requires senior estates leadership, delivery of maintenance and asset management programmes, and strong financial and contract management skills.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in estates or facilities within a large organisation.
• Proven track record delivering estate strategies and long-term maintenance programmes.
• Experience leading large-scale capital projects and refurbishments.
• Strong financial, commercial and contract management skills.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance, health and safety legislation.
• Experience presenting to executive leaders, boards or governing bodies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic management and development of the College's estate across multiple sites.
• Develop and deliver the College's Estates Strategy and capital investment programme.
• Lead capital projects and estate improvement programmes from planning through to delivery.
• Ensure all estates, facilities and health and safety activities meet statutory requirements.
• Oversee maintenance, facilities management and contracted services to provide safe, high-quality environments.
• Manage estates budgets, resources and contracts to achieve value for money.
• Drive sustainability and energy-efficiency initiatives across the College estate.
• Provide expert estates advice to senior leaders and governors.

Skills

Estates leadership

Facilities management

Capital project delivery

Financial management

Contract management

Statutory compliance

Health & safety knowledge

Executive reporting

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

Hugh Baird College is seeking a Director of Estates to provide strategic and operational leadership for a diverse college estate across multiple sites. You will lead the Estate Strategy and capital investment programme, creating environments that support learners, staff and the community.

The role requires senior estates leadership, delivery of maintenance and asset management programmes, and strong financial and contract management skills.