Head of Estates & Maintenance

Nottingham College; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the UK is seeking a Head of Estates and Maintenance. This role involves transforming the delivery of estates services and ensuring effective management across six campuses, from high-tech buildings to historic properties. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in facilities management, lead innovative strategies, and work collaboratively to enhance service provision. Offers a competitive salary and benefits including annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary - £57,782 to £65,270 per annum FTE

39 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounts at various stores and services

Various travel schemes including cycle to work

Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated CPD days

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in estates or facilities management at a senior level.
• Experience of organising and managing hard facilities services in a multi-site environment.
• Experience of managing safety and safeguarding processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead on strategies for efficient and cost-effective customer-focused ways of working.
• Transform delivery of estates services and enhance current estate.
• Collaborate with the Head of Safety and Facilities to establish a harmonised service.

Education

Degree level qualification in a related discipline.

Job description

You'll have extensive experience in estates or facilities management at a senior level, experience of organising and managing hard facilities services in a multi site environment, experience of managing safety and safeguarding processes,

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in a related discipline.

Responsibilities

What you’ll do This is very exciting time to be joining Nottingham College as we embark on our pathway to becoming an exceptional College. This will include transforming our delivery of estates services, enhancing our current estate, and being exceptional in all that we do. The Head of Estates and Maintenance will be responsible for a broad portfolio of services within the Directorate including property maintenance, hard facilities management (FM) services and the capex delivery. This role will be expected to bring new ways of thinking and innovation, leading on strategies to introduce efficient and cost‑effective customer focussed ways of working, and modernisation including developing concepts for smarter working methods. Successful delivery of these services is critical to the operational success of the College, hence, we are seeking an experienced practitioner who can support colleagues whilst developing the team and improving service provision. The role will also be expected to work in collaboration with the Head of Safety and Facilities, with the two roles working jointly to establish a harmonised estates and facilities service. Nottingham College's estate comprises of six campuses, which are a mix of modern high‑tech buildings through to Grade 2 Listed properties within the historic Lace Market area of Nottingham.

Benefits

• Competitive salary - £57,782 to £65,270 per annum FTE. (This will be pro‑ratio for part time posts)
• 39 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

Employer Commitment

A place to belong At Nottingham College, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood. We're proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we're actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected. Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported. Mental health matters here too - our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college. Through our Wellness Cafés - informal gatherings that invite open conversation - colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career. Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need. Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.