An experienced Head of Estates is required for an interesting role within the education sector. You will be overseeing the efficient and high-quality delivery of Hard FM across the estate, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and value for money.
Along with a salary of up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience), you will also receive a Local Government pension with enhanced Employer contributions, up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell, discounted gym membership, a range of exciting health benefits, Cycle to work scheme, and access to a dedicated counselling service.
You will be based in North Bristol and will need to be able to travel to all sites across the Bristol area (easily commutable from Bristol, Bath, Gloucester, and South Wales).
What You'll Be Doing as Head of Estates
Reporting to the Director of Estates and Facilities, you will lead and manage Hard FM across the estate, ensuring exceptional service delivery. You will lead procurement and contract management for Hard FM suppliers and services and act as a subject matter expert, providing advisory support, including sustainability and emissions efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and oversee the end-to-end service delivery of minor building and improvement projects within the capital plan.
* Lead the delivery of the trust rolling maintenance plan.
* Manage contracts and suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness, compliance, and operational efficiency.
* Act as a subject matter expert on sustainability and carbon emissions efficiency.
* Lead procurement for Hard FM suppliers and services.
* Provide expert advice to senior leadership and stakeholders on Hard FM and future improvements.
Requirements
* Proven experience in Hard FM leadership within a multi-site environment.
* Strong contract management and procurement expertise.
* Experience managing estates projects and programmes across multiple sites.
* Excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
* A strategic thinker capable of driving efficiencies and improvements across multiple sites.
You will make a tangible impact on the quality and efficiency of Hard FM services and have the opportunity to work collaboratively across two educational Trusts, shaping best practices in the sector.
To apply for this role as Head of Estates, please click 'apply online' and upload an updated copy of your CV.
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