Job Description
Provide strategic leadership for the Estates and Risk Management Department, ensuring the delivery of an outstanding working environment for students and staff.
* Develop and implement a long-term estates strategy that ensures all College facilities are effectively maintained, operationally efficient, and managed to minimise whole-life costs.
* Lead the sustainable operation and development of the College's estates and facilities infrastructure.
* Drive a customer-focused culture within the Estates and Risk Management Department, ensuring services align with College-wide and local priorities.
* Support the Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Executive in shaping and delivering the College's Estates Strategy to support curriculum delivery and financial objectives.
* Manage the Estates Project Manager to ensure successful delivery of the College's capital programme, including oversight of project timelines, budgets, procurement, and grant funding opportunities.
* Provide expert strategic advice to the Board and Senior Leadership Team on Estates and Facilities Management, Risk Management, Health and Safety, and business continuity.
* Ensure the Estates and Risk Management Department is effectively structured, developed, and aligned to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services across the College.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and best practice relating to Estates and Facilities Management, Risk Management, and Health and Safety, advising senior leaders on required actions and improvements.
* Develop and implement effective risk control measures across the College, including business continuity arrangements.
* Deliver value for money through compliant procurement practices and effective contract and supplier management.
* Lead on robust budget management and financial control across Estates and Risk Management functions.
* Ensure all relevant policies, procedures, and documentation are maintained, reviewed, and updated to reflect operational and legislative requirements.
* Ensure the College meets all statutory obligations relating to Estates, Facilities, Risk Management, and Health and Safety, providing clear guidance to management teams where action is required.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.