Estates and Facilities Manager

This is a key role which will provide leadership and management to the Estates & Facilities function which includes Premises and Facilities, Health & Safety and Cleaning.

This role is responsible for the delivery of pro-active services for our staff and students. The College's estate includes two campuses a 10-minute walk apart, an onsite nursery and shared sports facility with Chelmsford City Council.

You will have experience of managing a facilities or estates function across multiple sites. Knowledge of health and safety associated with works being carried out on site, managing health and safety and overall responsibility for fire and first aid procedures.

The role also includes managing several contracts held within these functions and ensuring that service levels are achieved, the relationships are managed, and the college's interest is protected.

Keeping students safe in the college is crucial and working with Director of Learner Development and Inclusion, the Head will oversee provisions for CCTV, security, anti-social behaviour in line with college procedures. The relationship for the sports centre with the College's partner and Sports Department to ensure it is fit for purpose for education and communal use.

You may have experience of working within a similar environment but this is not essential, however it is essential that you have relevant knowledge, experience and expertise linked to the key aspects of the role, and are motivated to lead the team within a post-16 environments. You will be customer focused, with sound judgement and the ability to assess risk to inform decision-making and action.

You will be motivational, inspirational, and influential, with a drive to deliver high quality services and a commitment to continuous evaluation and improvement. You should hold a relevant degree or professional qualification, accompanied by a management qualification and/or experience of managing complex teams, and maths and English at level 2 or equivalent.