Interim Head of Estates

Interim Head of Estates

£67,530.00 per annum including London Weighting Allowance

Full Time, Fixed Term (12 Months)

Who we are

UCG provides education to over 11,000 learners a year, including 16–18-year-olds, adults, apprentices, and students with high needs.

With an annual turnover of over £50m, we are one of the top 20 largest college groups in the UK. We offer education and training in almost all vocational areas at a variety of levels for a wide range of learners of all ages and starting points.

We have around 1,000 dedicated, skilled and enthusiastic staff who always put the needs of our students first and we are now looking for a Head of Estates to join our cohort of dedicated staff.

About You

We are looking for a strategic and experienced estates professional to step into a key leadership role during a vital period of change. This is an excellent opportunity to influence the future of our learning environments and help shape a modern, efficient, and sustainable estate across our college group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead estates functions including maintenance, security, catering, and housekeeping
• Oversee major capital projects and drive cost efficiency
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and statutory building regulations
• Act as the Client Lead for estates-related and transformation projects
• Support risk management, business continuity, and sustainability initiatives

 

Requirements:

• Degree-level qualification (essential); relevant estates/facilities qualification (desirable)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in estates/facilities management
• Strong leadership, communication, and budget management skills
• Health & Safety qualification (e.g. Managing Safely)
• Experience managing capital projects and MEP systems

 

How to Apply

If you’re ready to join a Group that has the resources to develop the talents of both students and staff, you can find more information on this role and details on how to apply by visiting our dedicated recruitment microsite.

Alternatively, you can e-mail us for more information, quoting the job reference.

Please note that we may close the application prior to the listed date should sufficient applicants be received.

The College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Successful applicants will be subject to full-vetting procedures including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services Check.