Director of Estates and Sustainability
The Sixth Form College Colchester, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1SN12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
summer 2025
Closing date
20 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £60,051.00 - £69,864.00 Annually (FTE) Pro rata for part time
Director of Estates and Sustainability job summary
Director of Estates and Sustainability
To provide leadership and be responsible for all the Trust’s Estate, including safety, compliance, operational and financial management. Ensuring the successful and cost-effective delivery of capital projects, refurbishment, maintenance and driving the Trusts sustainability programme.
Location
Colchester Sixth Form College or Long Road, Cambridge. (The successful candidate can be based at either site but must be prepared to spend a significant amount of time at each college, dependent upon estate’s needs).
Salary
£60,051- £69,864 pa subject to skills and experience (pro rata for part time)
Contract Type
Permanent Full Time (or Part Time - 4 days per week)
Accountable to:
Chief Finance Officer
The postholder will also be working in close collaboration with each college Principal and will be expected to liaise with and report to them on progress against key plans, to oversee the management of key plans and projects and provide updates as required.
Line Manage
Line Manage the colleges’ individual Estate Managers in collaboration with the relevant College Principals.
Role Overview
Working in partnership with the Trust’s leadership teams, you will develop, implement and lead on a MAT-wide estate development strategy to ensure an effective, efficient, smart and safe estate for all. You will lead on capital projects, oversee maintenance programs, and ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
You will develop and oversee strategies to reduce our environmental impact, work towards net zero and help the MAT become more sustainable across all our activities.
Working closely with the Chief Finance Officer, you will ensure high quality and value for money performance from all estate contracts and suppliers
This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills and with the ability to lead projects from inception to completion and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Key attributes include flexibility, adaptability, a proactive mindset and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, implement and lead on a MAT-wide estate development strategy to ensure an effective and efficient estate/facilities which meet stakeholders’ needs.
Lead the development and implementation of sustainability strategies to reduce the Trust’s environmental impact across energy consumption, waste management, transportation, procurement, and building operations and work with each college to promote sustainable practices across the Trust.
Develop and implement a long-term maintenance and refurbishment programme and oversee the regular maintenance and cleanliness of each college.
Lead on capital estates and building projects, including tendering, procurement, planning, and contractor management.
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including fire safety and asbestos management.
Manage the budget(s) and financial aspects of estates projects within the framework of the Trust's Financial Regulations, policies and procurement procedures, ensuring best value at all times.
Develop and maintain records for audit, asset management, and compliance purposes.
Take all reasonable and practicable steps to ensure the estate across the Trust is both inclusive and accessible.
Provide specialist and strategic advice on estates/building options to enable the Trust to develop and grow its services to students, staff and other stakeholders.
Maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date database and graphical information system of the Trust’s entire estate and take responsibility for the accuracy of the Trust’s estate data submissions.
Work closely with the Chief Finance Officer to submit bids for capital funding ( (e.g Condition Improvement Funding).
Collaborate with external bodies such as the local authority, particularly the Planning Department.
The role will be based at the Sixth Form College Colchester or Long Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge. Alternatively, some home working may be agreed. Substantial part- time work would also be considered. The role will require regular travel and time spent at each of colleges in line with Trust needs and in order for the post holder to discharge their duties. which includes line management of the individual colleges’ Estates Managers.
Person specification
Essential | Desirable |
| Qualifications A foundation degree or higher and professional qualifications. Health and safety experience. | Project Management Qualification and/or accreditation by professional bodies such as NEBOSH BIFM, RICS, or CABE Strong knowledge of relevant ICT packages Diploma in Health or Safety |
Management Expertise in managing budgets and external contracts | |
| Estates Substantial experience in strategic estates management, including leading projects and managing contractors. A comprehensive understanding of building systems and statutory regulations | Experience in an educational setting is advantageous |
Skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills, strategic problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in IT and data management. | |
Attributes Commitment to high standards, best value and continuous improvement. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. | Experience of working across various sites. |
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About The Sixth Form College Colchester
- School type
- Academy, ages 16 to 99
- Education phase
- Sixth_form_or_college
- School size
- No information available
- Age range
- 16 to 99
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Sixth Form College Colchester website
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