Head of Estates, HR & Digital Operations

Michael Page; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

Autonomy in role

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a values-led client in the education sector to appoint a Director of Estates and HR. The role combines strategic leadership across HR, estates, IT and business operations with active involvement in expansion and site onboarding.

You will report to the Chief Executive and shape long-term organisational strategy, guiding senior stakeholders and delivering performance across multiple sites in the South of England.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading operational functions at a strategic level.
• Strong HR leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of estates management, ideally in a Multi–Academy Trust environment.
• Track record of delivering organisational growth, transformation or large–scale projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at board and executive level.
• Strong leadership capability, with experience developing high–performing teams.
• Commercial acumen combined with a people–focused approach.
• Confidence to operate autonomously and drive initiatives forward in a fast–moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of the organisation's people, estates and digital strategies.
• Driving organisational growth projects, including onboarding new sites and supporting expansion initiatives.
• Providing leadership to HR, IT and operational teams, developing capability and fostering a high–performance culture.
• Overseeing estates and facilities management to ensure safe, compliant and effective environments.
• Leading organisational change and continuous improvement programmes.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory, governance, health & safety and operational requirements.
• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, trustees, leaders and external partners.
• Contributing as a key member of the executive leadership team and helping shape long–term organisational strategy.

Skills

Strategic leadership

HR leadership

Estates management

Change management

Stakeholder management

Leadership development

Commercial acumen

Autonomous working

Job description

Michael Page is partnering with a values-led client in the education sector to appoint a Director of Estates and HR. The role combines strategic leadership across HR, estates, IT and business operations with active involvement in expansion and site onboarding.

You will report to the Chief Executive and shape long-term organisational strategy, guiding senior stakeholders and delivering performance across multiple sites in the South of England.