Hull College - Estates Facilities and Contract Head
Annual Leave: 31 days per annum (excluding bank holidays and up to 3 additional discretionary days over the Christmas/New Year period)
As our Estates Facilities and Contract Head, you will lead the College’s planned preventative and routine maintenance programmes, managing both the in-house maintenance team and external contracts.
The post holder will oversee the preparation and delivery of the College’s Estates Capital programmes.
Hull College provides high-quality education & training for school leavers & adults, offering a wide range of vocational study programmes, Apprenticeships & degrees. We strive to create an environment where all staff, regardless of role, are empowered to inspire & support our vision to create better futures for the people of Hull.
Responsibilities of the Estates Facilities and Contract Head:
# Manage the College’s Mechanical and Electrical Services and building fabric safely and efficiently, utilizing internal and external resources.
# Procure and oversee contracted maintenance services and capital works.
# Provide reports on facilities operation and performance, including expense reviews and quality assessments.
# Monitor all KPIs, focusing on reactive and planned maintenance in line with contract obligations, working with the Estates Maintenance Administrator.
# Oversee inventory and asset management.
# Lead and be responsible for team members needed to meet contractual obligations, including recruitment, induction, training, and performance management.
# Conduct routine inspections and assessments of college facilities to monitor services such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, elevators, fire alarms, custodial, and maintenance, as per external contracts or SLAs.
# Support strategic aims and work on specific Estates and Premises development projects as directed by the VP for F&CS.
# Assist other Estates and Facilities staff with related tasks to support College operations.
What we’re looking for in our Estates Facilities and Contract Head:
# Strong planning and organisational skills
# Understanding of quality assurance processes
# Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
# If you have the skills and experience we are seeking, and would like to join us as our Estates Facilities and Contract Head, please click ‘Apply’. Hull College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to contribute to the safeguarding strategy and undergo an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. We prioritize digital proficiency; all new staff should be skilled or open to training in this area.