Head of Estates

7 months ago

Isle of Skye, United Kingdom Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Full time

Job Title: Head of Estates

Reporting to: Director of Development

Salary £45,089 - £52,806

Place of work: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Sleat, Isle of Skye IV44 8RQ

JOB PURPOSE

The Head of Estates is responsible for the management and work of the Estates team and the development, condition, and security of the College’s built estate, and environment, as well as having responsibility for Health and Safety on behalf of the College. Reporting directly to the Director of Development and operating as a key member of the Senior Management Team, the postholder will work closely with a range of managers and staff, leading an Estates team to deliver a professional, planned, and customer focused maintenance service to the college as a whole. The Head of Estates has responsibility for the planning and delivery of the College’s Estates Strategy, reporting directly to the College’s Estates and Finance Committee.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the building, operation and maintenance of the College’s estate, in line with an up-dated College Estate Strategy.
- Review, up-date and implement the Estate Strategy.
- Lead, develop and manage the College Estates and Maintenance teams to deliver a pro-active, efficient and effective and customer focused service.
- As lead officer for Health and Safety, ensure the college environment complies with all regulatory requirements and legislation through effective systems, policies, processes, learning and promotion.
- Work as in integral member of the senior management team providing management, support, advice, representation and direction on all college estate matters.
- Management of the Estates department budget. All capital estates projects will be managed via the post holder working in association with the College’s Director of Finance and the Director of Development.
- Liaise with all College stakeholders, both internally and externally, and submit twice-yearly reports to the Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Funder’s Group and the Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Developments Trust.
- Comply with College contract tendering procedures, working closely with APUC college procurement.Oversee any legal or required statistical returns for SFC and other external organisations as required.
- Prepare and submit Estate reports to the Estates and Finance Committee (CIO) and the College’s Board of Directors.
- Support the Development Director with all significant capital development projects.
- Maintain a flow of information with key external stakeholders, such as the Scottish Government, the Scottish Funding Council, and Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
- Represent the College on estate matters to the various stakeholder bodies.
- Manage the college’s commercial tenancies within Fàs and in any other areas of the built estate.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Essential requirements_

A relevant professional qualification in buildings or estates management or equivalent experience

Previous Estates management experience

A thorough knowledge of current legislation affecting property and estates, in particular fire safety, health and safety, compliance and building regulations

Excellent people management skills including experience of leading and developing teams

Strong financial management and budget skills

Desirable requirements
- A recognised qualification in Health and Safety Management
- Ideally a Gaelic speaker or a willingness to learn

Qualifications and professional or vocational training

A relevant professional qualification in buildings or estates management or equivalent experience

Additional Information:
Working hours
35 hours per week on campus.

here is a childcare centre near the campus and we welcome flexible family working.

Annual Leave Entitlement
35 days including public holidays

Gaelic language skills
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig fully supports Gaelic development and you will be given every available opportunity to develop your language ability.

Pension scheme
The College has a staff pension scheme and offers a Death In Service scheme as part of that membership.

Disclosure Scotland

Pay: £45,089.00-£52,806.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Language training provided
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Head of Estates

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