Head of Estates (Temporary)

Maxwell Stephens client, an educational establishment, are currently recruiting for a Temporary Head of Estates.

Working Hours: 28-35 hours per week.

You must be immediately available as this is a temporary position for a period of 2-3 months.

Main Duties  

The Head of Estates is responsible for overseeing and co-ordinating the facilities provision including: buildings maintenance and refurbishment; delivery of hard and soft services; environmental sustainability; security; statistical returns and Health and Safety. They must ensure the teaching and clinic buildings are managed and maintained efficiently and effectively and conform to all relevant legislative requirements. A key strategic priority for the School is the diminishing lease and potential building redevelopment and/or relocation, a project in which the Head of Estates will play a key role.

Essential

• Educated to at least degree level or hold a or relevant professional qualification
• Experience of facilities management, preferably within the Higher Education sector
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, building services, contract management
• Competent in the use of MS Office packages with intermediate Excel skills
• Experience of budget management
• Project Management skills
• Good negotiation and influencing skills
• Experience of reviewing facilities strategy and implementing effective change that leads to innovative ways of working and deliver value for money
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving ability
• Experience or knowledge of overseeing compliance with current Health & Safety requirements

Desirable 

• NEBOSH qualification or equivalent
• Experience in working in the healthcare or higher educational sector
• Qualification in Facilities Management
• Experience of managing outsourced services
• Experience of managing a team
• Up to date Legionella Management training

Apply Now

If interested, please call the friendly team at Maxwell Stephens on 0207 118 4848 OR send your CV across to cv@maxwellstephens.com today!