Job Title: Head of Estates
Department: Estates
Reporting to: Vice Principal Digital & Campus Services
Salary: £50,213 - £54,329 per annum
Annual Leave: 36 days per annum plus bank holidays
Contractual hours: 37 hours per week
Basis: Full time, Permanent
Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme
Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD
The Role
The Head of Estates plays a vital leadership role in shaping how our campuses look, feel and operate every day. Working at both a strategic and practical level, you will lead high‑quality estates services that support the College’s ambitions and provide a safe, compliant and welcoming environment for all learners, staff and visitors.
You will oversee the full range of estates activities across our campuses, including planned and reactive maintenance, statutory compliance, health and safety, security, mechanical and electrical services, building fabric, grounds, and the effective use of estates systems. You will help manage and develop a large, diverse estate and ensure our facilities are well maintained, sustainable and fit for the future.
A key part of the role will be supporting the delivery of our Sustainability Strategy and Net Zero Action Plan. You will champion sustainable practices and drive improvements that contribute to our long‑term environmental goals.
As part of the Campus Services leadership team, you will collaborate closely with colleagues to deliver a safe, efficient and well‑run college environment where learners and staff can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
* Contribute to the delivery of the College Strategic Plan and Estates Strategy
* Support the College’s Sustainability Strategy and Net Zero Action Plan
* Lead a positive culture of statutory compliance, safety, and security
* Lead planned and reactive maintenance across all campuses
* Ensure compliance across fire safety, asbestos, legionella, gas, electrical, lifting and pressure systems
* Oversee building fabric, mechanical and electrical services, and grounds maintenance
* Ensure estates systems and software are effectively used
* Provide leadership to estates maintenance and security teams
* Manage contractors, procurement and estates budgets (capital and revenue)
* Oversee access control, CCTV, alarms, key management and incident response
* Lead emergency planning and site‑related business continuity
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
* Degree or equivalent professional qualification in estates, facilities or building services.
* NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
* Membership of a relevant professional body desirable.
* Strong knowledge of estates maintenance, statutory compliance and security operations.
* Sound understanding of UK health, safety and building compliance legislation.
* Experience of managing security services, logistics or operational support functions.
* Budget management, procurement and contractor control skills.
* Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
Benefits
* Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
* Health & wellbeing: free gym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family.
* Family‑friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.
* Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities.
* Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days.
* Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
* College benefit scheme – College Extras: up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants, discounted gift cards for big brands.
* Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Discounted onsite car parking.
Equality and Diversity
Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills and experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.
Safeguarding
Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. You will be required to complete thorough pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All roles within the College carry safeguarding responsibilities, including promoting student welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and modelling safe and appropriate conduct in line with College policies.
All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, amended 2013 and 2020) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. It is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
As part of our shortlisting process, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates to identify any safeguarding or reputation‑related concerns (as required by KCSIE).
Right to Work
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Recruitment Process
Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.
For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Sara Marshall, Vice Principal Digital & Campus Services at S.Marshall2@mbro.ac.uk.
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