Director of Facilities
Job Details
Job Title: Director of Facilities
Department: Facilities
Campus: Cross Campus
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000
Contract Type: Permanent / Full time / 37 hours per week / 52 weeks
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Facilities to lead the operational management of our College estate. This pivotal role oversees all aspects of hard and soft facilities management across multiple sites, driving sustainability initiatives, ensuring health & safety compliance, and supporting strategic property developments. With a strong focus on leadership, commercial acumen, and service excellence, the Director will play a key role in shaping a safe, efficient, and future-ready learning environment.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
* To lead and manage College sites in the delivery of hard and soft facilities management services including – team management, resource planning, premises maintenance, security, outsourced contracts, suppliers and commercial lettings.
* To lead and develop the College environmental and sustainability strategy.
* To lead College Health & Safety practices and policies including off-site trips.
* To support partners in executing College Property Strategy including land sale disposal and future capital refurb programmes.
* To ensure the College has robust Business Continuity and Emergency response procedures in place and regularly tested.
Requirements
You will need:
* Qualified to degree level (preferably Engineering) / Chartered Surveyor and/or Certified CIWFM
* NEBOSH or IOSH (or willingness to undertake qualification)
* Management of Asbestos (BOHS P402)
* Experience of strategic and operational planning
* Experience of M&E maintenance e.g, lifts, boilers, plant, auto-doors.
* Experience of building project management through specification, tender, appointment and contractor management
* Experience of build/land disposal/sales activity
* Experience in Health and Safety management
* Experience in identifying budgets and prioritising works
* Experience required in compliance/governance to current British standards
* Experience required in risk management
* Experience in Capex planning and forward maintenance register
* Knowledge of how to grow commercial income from refectory outlets and external lettings
* Experience of using Excel, Word and Microsoft Project Manager and CAD software
* Thorough and up to date knowledge of the law regarding health and safety
Benefits
In return, you will receive:
* Invest in Your Growth: Access a wide range of training, in-house coaching, workshops, and funding for qualifications. Opportunities for funded research, with potential international travel.
* Generous Pension Plans: Benefit from either the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
* Ample Time Off: Enjoy a generous annual leave package to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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Application
How to apply
We strive in offering an inclusive and accessible recruitment and interview process to all candidates. Should you have any questions at all, or require any support with reasonable adjustments, please contact recruitment@hsdc.ac.uk and a member of our team will respond as soon as possible.
For more information on the position itself, please connect with Bhupendra Pattni at bhupendra.pattni@hsdc.ac.uk for any queries. Please note, we appreciate the value of each applicant but kindly ask that you complete an application form as we do not accept CV’s.
If you would like to take a look at the job description for this vacancy, please see this under Supporting Documents on the right-hand side of the page.