Morgan Hunt is currently recruiting for an Interim Head of Estates near Manchester to play a key role in the Client’s Estates Team.
About the Role:
You will lead the development and implementation of an Estates strategic plan, delivering high-quality services to a large, complex organization. With a proven track record of driving change and performance improvement, you will manage in-house teams, oversee facilities management, and coordinate external contracts effectively.
Responsibilities:
* Support the Assistant Director of Estates in progressing the strategic development of the college estate, including capital projects, site condition surveys, refurbishments, disposals, and acquisitions, aligned with the Estates Strategy.
* Ensure delivery of cost-effective, high-quality services across the college, covering planned and reactive maintenance, catering, caretaking, cleaning, waste management, and security.
* Lead all Estates Services Team functions, including property development, facilities maintenance, and Health and Safety, to provide high standards of service across the estate.
* Act as the main point of contact between college senior leadership and the central Estates Professional Services Team.
* Lead and manage the college Estates Services Team to deliver a full service in maintaining and developing the estate, including project management, contract oversight, and evaluation of alternative procurement methods.
* Promote a customer-first approach, continuous improvement, and best practice.
* Line manage and support departmental managers, prioritise tasks, and monitor performance in alignment with college goals.
* Provide transformational leadership, develop leadership and professional skills, and ensure succession planning.
Qualifications
A degree or equivalent qualification is preferred, alongside senior management experience and expertise in estates strategy, capital projects, and operational services is desirable