Head of Estates, Facilities & Safety Operations

eTeach UK Limited; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career average pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced sick pay

NUS Employee discount

Vodafone Advantage

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Sodexo benefits scheme

Benenden Health care scheme

Job summary

Waltham Forest College in London is seeking a strategic Head of Estates and Facilities Management to provide operational leadership across Estates, Health & Safety, and Security, ensuring a safe, compliant, and well-maintained environment that supports teaching and learning.

You will translate strategic direction into actionable plans, manage budgets and contracts, lead multiple teams, and act as the senior escalation point for facilities matters while supporting capital projects and

Responsibilities

• Lead the Estates, Health & Safety, and Security teams.
• Deliver operational plans, budgets, service standards, and performance targets.
• Oversee maintenance, compliance, security operations, and contractor performance.
• Ensure statutory compliance, risk management, and health & safety excellence.
• Manage estates and facilities contracts and budgets.
• Support capital projects, estate improvements, and sustainability initiatives.
• Act as the senior escalation point for operational and security matters.
• Provide assurance and performance reporting to senior leadership.

Job description

Waltham Forest College in London is seeking a strategic Head of Estates and Facilities Management to provide operational leadership across Estates, Health & Safety, and Security, ensuring a safe, compliant, and well-maintained environment that supports teaching and learning.

You will translate strategic direction into actionable plans, manage budgets and contracts, lead multiple teams, and act as the senior escalation point for facilities matters while supporting capital projects and