Job Description

Director of Facilities at a College Estate

- Job Title:

Director of Facilities

- Department:

Facilities

- Campus:

Cross Campus (Alton, Havant, and Waterlooville)

- Salary:

60,000 - 65,000

- Contract Type:

Permanent / Full time / 37 hours per week / 52 weeks

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Facilities to lead the operational management of our College estate. This pivotal role oversees all aspects of hard and soft facilities management across multiple sites, driving sustainability initiatives, ensuring health & safety compliance, and supporting strategic property developments. With a strong focus on leadership, commercial acumen, and service excellence, the Director will play a key role in shaping a safe, efficient, and future-ready learning environment.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

To lead and manage College sites in the delivery of hard and soft facilities management services including - team management, resource planning, premises maintenance, security, outsourced contracts, suppliers and commercial lettings. To lead and develop the College environmental and sustainability strategy. To lead College Health & Safety practices and policies including off-site trips. To support partners in executing College Property Strategy including land sale disposal and future capital refurb programmes. To ensure the College has robust Business Continuity and Emergency response procedures in place and regularly tested.

Requirements

You will need:

Qualified to degree level (preferably Engineering) / Chartered Surveyor and/or Certified CIWFM NEBOSH or IOSH (or willingness to undertake qualification) Management of Asbestos (BOHS P402) Experience of strategic and operational planning Experience of M&E maintenance e.g, lifts, boilers, plant, auto-doors. Experience of building project management through specification, tender, appointment and contractor management Experience of build/land disposal/sales activity Experience in Health and Safety management Experience in identifying budgets and prioritising works Experience required in compliance/governance to current British standards Experience required in risk management Experience in Capex planning and forward maintenance register Knowledge of how to grow commercial income from refectory outlets and external lettings Experience of using Excel, Word and Microsoft Project Manager and CAD software Thorough and up to date knowledge of the law regarding health and safety

Benefits

In return, you will receive:

Invest in Your Growth: Access a wide range of training, in-house coaching, workshops, and funding for qualifications. Opportunities for funded research, with potential international travel. Generous Pension Plans: Benefit from either the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers' Pension Scheme. Ample Time Off: Enjoy a generous annual leave package to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Exclusive Discounts: Get an NUS TOTUM card, offering discounts with hundreds of retailers.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 60,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free parking On-site gym On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Alton GU34: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Management of Asbestos (BOHS P402) ? (please specify) This role requires you to be able to travel across the 3 campuses.
Please only apply if you are happy to commute to Alton Campus, Havant Campus, and Waterlooville Campus.

Are you qualified to degree level (preferably Engineering) / Chartered Surveyor and/or Certified CIWFM ? (please specify) Do you have a NEBOSH or IOSH (or willingness to undertake qualification)? (please specify)
Experience:

Director of Facilities: 1 year (required) Director of Operations : 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Enhanced DBS Certificate (required) Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Director of Facilities