Head of Estates
Closing Date: 10th April 2026
Interview Date: 23rd April 2026
Aims of Job / Job Purpose
To manage and develop South and City College Birmingham’s estate, ensuring that all buildings, grounds and facilities provide a safe, compliant and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. The Estates Manager will lead a team comprising a Building Operations Manager, two Building Managers and four Estates Support Managers on operational delivery and compliance, and assist the Executive Director on strategic planning to support the college’s mission of delivering…
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Estates Operations and Maintenance
Oversee the day-to-day operational estates management of college sites.
Implement and monitor planned preventative maintenance activities to minimise disruption to normal business operations.
Liaise with the Health & Safety Manager, to ensure compliance with all health and safety, fire safety and other statutory requirements across college sites.
Manage in‑house cleaning, BSS (caretaking) and security, together with other outsourced maintenance services contracts to maintain a safe and fit for purpose environment.
Compliance & Risk Management
Maintain accurate records for statutory inspections (e.g. fire alarms, gas safety, asbestos, water hygiene, etc.).
Ensure compliance with legislation including building regulations, safeguarding requirements and environmental standards.
Conduct regular risk assessments, develop action plans and implement corrective actions promptly.
Assist in preparing and providing evidence for various internal and external audits.
Project and Capital Works
Lead on minor refurbishment, maintenance and capital works projects to maintain, enhance and re‑purpose college accommodation and facilities.
Prepare specifications, tender / best value documents and manage contractors in line with college policies and procedures.
Monitor budgets, timelines, and quality standards for all projects.
Ensure suitable CDM‑related O&M/H&S file information is received following the completion of estate and project works.
Sustainability & Energy Management
With support from the Estates Sustainability Officer/Lead, drive initiatives to reduce carbon footprint and improve energy efficiency, in line with the college Sustainability Roadmap.
Monitor utility usage and identify cost saving opportunities.
Financial & Resource Management
Manage devolved budgets effectively, ensuring value for money and compliance with college financial regulations and any funding requirements.
Assist the Executive Director in preparing reports and forecasts for senior leadership and the Board of Governors.
Safeguarding & Prevent Duty
Ensure estates operations support the college's safeguarding policies, secure access control and safe environments for learners and staff.
Work with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Executive Director to identify and mitigate risks relating to premises.
Promote awareness of the Prevent Duty by ensuring all estates staff understand their responsibilities and report concerns appropriately.
Ensure contractors and visitors comply with the college's safeguarding and Prevent requirements, including ID/DBS checks and site protocols.
Leadership and Team Development
Deputise for the Executive Director, when required.
Lead, support and motivate the estates management team, ensuring high performance, effective communication and continuous professional and vocational development.
Promote professional standards and a positive culture of customer service and continuous improvement with the Estates Division.
Support staff development through effective appraisals, personal development plans, and training initiatives.
Respond to any out-of-hours emergencies as part of the Business Continuity Disaster Recovery Team.
Undertake any other duties commensurate with the nature and grade of the post.
Further Details and Application
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Email: peopleservices@sccb.ac.uk
About South and City College Birmingham
South and City College Birmingham are one of the largest further education providers in the UK, with eight campuses across the city. We are committed to ensuring students have the relevant skills, qualifications and experience for their future, whether that is to seek employment or continue their education.
Our vision: To be recognised as an outstanding educational and economical resource by providing outstanding education, training that is primarily vocational in response to the needs of the learners, employers and other key stakeholders.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to who we are and what we do. We are firmly committed to promoting and embedding the key principles for all.
Safeguarding and the welfare of children and young adults is a core element of all aspects of college activity. The successful applicant will be subject to all necessary pre‑employment checks (enhanced DBS, prohibition check, childcare disqualification where applicable, medical fitness, identity and right to work). All applicants must provide a minimum of two suitable references covering a five‑year period. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. If applying for certain jobs, spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. The ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
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